PROBATE

See also DECEDENTS ESTATES; DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION; DEVISES AND BEQUESTS; PROBATE COURT; WILLS

Accounting and bookkeeping

Attorney's lien, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.491

Dormant estates, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.475

Final account, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.48

Transfers to representatives of foreign countries, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.484

Administration of estates

Income earned during administration of estates, Minn. Statutes 2004 501B.61, 501B.63

Small estates, summary administration procedures, collection of personal property, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1201, 524.3-1202

Appeals, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.71 to 525.731

Application of law

Child custody, de facto and third party custody proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 257C.02

Effective dates, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.8-101

Multiparty accounts, credit unions, Minn. Statutes 2004 52.131

Applications

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Filing with attorney general, Minn. Statutes 2004 501B.41

Appointment for administration, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-103

Appraisers, employment of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-707

Attorney fees, basis for, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.515

Children

Award of property with sentimental value to children, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.152

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Exempt property and allowances, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-403

Property under probate, qualification for homestead classification, Minn. Statutes 2004 273.124

Unprovided for in or omitted from wills, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-302

Claims

Administration expenses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Allowance of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-806

Alternative care claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-805

Classification of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-805

Compromise of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-813

Contingent, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-810

Counterclaims, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-811

Creditors' claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-812, 524.3-816

Against decedents, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-104

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Encumbered assets, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-814

Funeral expenses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Generally, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-801 to 524.3-817

Joint contract claims, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-817

Limitations on presentation of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-803

Manner of presentation, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-804

Medical assistance or general assistance medical care, Minn. Statutes 2004 256B.15

Not due, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-810

Notice to creditors, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-801

Payment of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-807

Personal representatives, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-808, 524.3-815

Secured, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-809

Statutes of limitations, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-802

Unliquidated, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-810

Controversies

Compromise and settlement, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1101, 524.3-1102

Courts, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Creditors' claims, see Claims under this topic

Custodial trusts, see under TRUSTS

Definitions

Uniform Custodial Trust Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 529.01

Uniform Probate Code, see same under this topic

Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 527.21

Devolution, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-105

Disability, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Disclosure proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.85

Dissolution of marriage, effect of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-802

Distribution

Deeds of distribution, county auditors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 272.12

Distributees, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 524.3-908

Distribution in kind, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-906, 524.3-907

General pecuniary devises, interest on, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-904

Improper distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-909

Legal disabilities, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-915

Order of appropriation, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-902

Partition for purpose of distribution, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-911

Purchasers, protection, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-910

Right of retainer, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-903

Successors, rights, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-901

Unclaimed assets, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-914

Eligible children, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.152

Estates

Administration of estates, see same under this topic

Closing estates, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1001 to 524.3-1008

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Investments, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-914

Small estates, see same under this topic

Unclaimed assets, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-914

Foreign personal representatives

Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.4-302

Payments by, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.4-202

Powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.4-205

Proof of authority-bond, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.4-204

Resident creditor notices, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.4-203

Formal proceedings

Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-406, 524.3-407

Foreign wills, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-409

Hearings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-403

Modifications, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-413

Multiple instruments, probate of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-410

Notices, hearing on petition, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-403

Objections to probate, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-404

Partial intestacy, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-411

Petition, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-402

Uncontested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-405

Vacation, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-412

Will construction, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-408

Fraud, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-106

General provisions, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-101 to 524.3-109

Governing instruments

Choice of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-703

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-701 to 524.2-709

Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-701

Power of appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-704

Guardians and conservators

Nomination, Minn. Statutes 2004 145B.03, 145C.05, 145C.07

Homicide, effect of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-803

Incapacitated persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Informal probate

Findings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-303, 524.3-308

Notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-306, 524.3-310

Registrar, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-302, 524.3-305, 524.3-307, 524.3-309

Informal proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 524.3-301 to 524.3-311

Interested persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

International wills, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-1001 to 524.2-1010

Interpretation of law

Application of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-301

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-102

Severability, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-104

Jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-302, 524.3-106

Jury trials, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-306, 525.013

Lawsuits, conciliation courts, no jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 491A.01

Leases, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Letters

Contents of, to representatives of estates of deceased persons, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.91

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Mortgages, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Necessity of order, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-102

Next of kin

Degree of kindred and kindred of half blood, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-107

Nonresident decedents, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Notices, see under PROBATE COURT

Organization, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Patents, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.88, 525.881

Personal representatives

Agents and employees, employment of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-721

Appraisers, employment of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-707

Breach of fiduciary duty, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-712

Compensation of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-719, 524.3-721

Conflicts of interest, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-713

Corepresentatives, when joint action required, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-717

Court orders, proceeding without, exception, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-704

Duties and powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-701, 524.3-703, 524.3-711

Expenses, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-720

Improper exercise of powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-712

Inventories and appraisements, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-706, 524.3-708

Liability, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-703

Possession of estate, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-709

Priority among candidates, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-203

Priority among different letters, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-702

Private agreements among successors to decedent binding on personal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-912

Protection for persons dealing with, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-714

Relation to persons interested in estate, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-703

Standing to sue, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-703

Successor personal representatives, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 524.3-613, 524.3-716

Surviving personal representatives, powers of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-718

Transactions authorized for, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-715

Transfers, power to avoid, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-710

Petitions, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Powers of appointment, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-108

Proceedings

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Scope of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-107

Property

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Homestead classification, qualification, Minn. Statutes 2004 273.124

Property disposition

Disposal by coroner, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.393

Exempt property and allowances, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-401 to 524.2-405

Foreclosure of mortgages, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.37

Property converted, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.392

Property fraudulently conveyed, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.391

Realty acquired, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.38

Protected persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Secondary evidence, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.242

Securities

Beneficiary form registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.6-303 to 524.6-311

Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 524.6-301

Ownership, sole or joint tenancy, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.6-302

Security, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Sentimental value, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.152

Service of process, appeals, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.712

Settlement, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Small estates, summary proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1201 to 524.3-1204

Special administrators, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

State, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Succession, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-705, 524.2-708

Successor personal representatives

Appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-613

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Duties, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-716

Successors, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Supervised administration

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Distribution and closing orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-505

Effect on other proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-503

Generally, Uniform Probate Code, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-501 to 524.3-505

Interim orders, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-505

Nature of proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-501

Order, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-502

Personal representatives, powers, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-504

Petition, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-502

Surviving spouse, elective share

Exclusions, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-208

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-208 to 524.2-214

Overlapping application, no double inclusion, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-208

Personal liability of recipients, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-210

Proceedings, time limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-211

Protection of bona fide purchasers, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-208

Protection of payors and other third parties, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-214

Right of election personal to surviving spouse, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-212

Sources from which elective share payable, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-209

Valuation, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-208

Waivers, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-204, 524.2-213

Taxes, federal estate taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.528

Testacy proceedings

Conflicting claim of domicile in another state, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-202

Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201

Time limits, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-108

Trustees, distributions to, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-913

Uniform Probate Code

Definitions, incorporation by reference, income and franchise tax law, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.01

Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-101 to 524.8-103

Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-702

Uniform TOD Security Registration Act, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.6-301 to 524.6-311

Venue, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-303, 524.3-201