MN risk area
Probate risk in Minnesota
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
Minnesota allows collection of personal property by affidavit for small estates after a 30-day waiting period.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The probate estate value must be $75,000 or less.
- At least 30 days must pass after death before using the affidavit.
- No personal representative may be pending or appointed in any jurisdiction.
- The affidavit is presented to holders of property or financial institutions for transfer.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in Minnesota
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
Minnesota allows collection of personal property by affidavit for small estates after a 30-day waiting period.
- The probate estate value must be $75,000 or less.
- At least 30 days must pass after death before using the affidavit.
- No personal representative may be pending or appointed in any jurisdiction.
- The affidavit is presented to holders of property or financial institutions for transfer.
- The affidavit is presented directly to the holder of property, who may rely on it without court appointment.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in Minnesota.