See also DECEDENTS ESTATES; DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION; DEVISES AND BEQUESTS; COURT; WILLS
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
Income earned during administration of estates, Minn. Statutes 2004 501B.61, 2004 501B.63
Small estates, summary administration procedures, collection of personal property, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1201, 2004 524.3-1202
Appeals, generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.71 to 2004 525.731
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
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
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
Administration expenses defined as, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
Against decedents, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-104
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, 2004 524.3-816
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 2004 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, 2004 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
Compromise and settlement, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1101, 2004 524.3-1102
Courts, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
Creditors' claims, see Claims under this topic
Custodial trusts, see under TRUSTS
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
Deeds of distribution, county auditors, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 272.12
Distributees, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 2004 524.3-908
Distribution in kind, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-906, 2004 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
Administration of estates, see same under this topic
Closing estates, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-1001 to 2004 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
Contested cases, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-406, 2004 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 2004 524.3-109
Choice of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-703
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-701 to 2004 524.2-709
Interpretation of law, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-701
Power of appointment, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-704
Nomination, Minn. Statutes 2004 145B.03, 2004 145C.05, 2004 145C.07
Homicide, effect of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-803
Incapacitated persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
Findings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-303, 2004 524.3-308
Notice, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-306, 2004 524.3-310
Registrar, duties, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-302, 2004 524.3-305, 2004 524.3-307, 2004 524.3-309
Informal proceedings, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 2004 524.3-301 to 2004 524.3-311
Interested persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
International wills, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-1001 to 2004 524.2-1010
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, 2004 524.3-106
Jury trials, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-306, 2004 525.013
Lawsuits, conciliation courts, no jurisdiction, Minn. Statutes 2004 491A.01
Leases, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
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
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, 2004 525.881
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, 2004 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, 2004 524.3-703, 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 524.3-613, 2004 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
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
Scope of, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.3-107
Disposal by coroner, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.393
Exempt property and allowances, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.2-401 to 2004 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
Defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
Homestead classification, qualification, Minn. Statutes 2004 273.124
Protected persons, defined, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201
Secondary evidence, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.242
Beneficiary form registration, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.6-303 to 2004 524.6-311
Definitions, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-201, 2004 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 2004 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, 2004 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
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 2004 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 2004 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, 2004 524.2-213
Taxes, federal estate taxes, Minn. Statutes 2004 525.528
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
Definitions, incorporation by reference, income and franchise tax law, Minn. Statutes 2004 290.01
Generally, Minn. Statutes 2004 524.1-101 to 2004 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 2004 524.6-311