Collection by affidavit in Minnesota

Thirty days after the death of a decedent, (i) any person indebted to the decedent

upon being presented a certified death record of the decedent and an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that:

(1) the value of the entire probate estate, determined as of the date of death, wherever located, including specifically any contents of a safe deposit box, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $75,000;

(2) 30 days have elapsed since the death of the decedent

Minnesota · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Minn. Stat. §524.3-1201(a)

Thirty days after the death of a decedent, (i) any person indebted to the decedent

upon being presented a certified death record of the decedent and an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that:

(1) the value of the entire probate estate, determined as of the date of death, wherever located, including specifically any contents of a safe deposit box, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $75,000;

(2) 30 days have elapsed since the death of the decedent

Minnesota · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Minn. Stat. §524.3-1201(a)

Thirty days after the death of a decedent, (i) any person indebted to the decedent

upon being presented a certified death record of the decedent and an affidavit made by or on behalf of the successor stating that:

(1) the value of the entire probate estate, determined as of the date of death, wherever located, including specifically any contents of a safe deposit box, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed $75,000;

(2) 30 days have elapsed since the death of the decedent

(3) no application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction;

A transfer agent of any security shall change the registered ownership on the books of a corporation from the decedent to the successor

A motor vehicle registrar shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the successor upon the presentation of an affidavit

Minnesota · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Minn. Stat. §524.3-1201(a)(3), (b), (d)

(3) no application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction;

A transfer agent of any security shall change the registered ownership on the books of a corporation from the decedent to the successor

A motor vehicle registrar shall issue a new certificate of title in the name of the successor upon the presentation of an affidavit

Minnesota · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Minn. Stat. §524.3-1201(a)(3), (b), (d)

the estate may nevertheless be summarily closed without further notice, and the property assigned to the proper persons, if the gross probate estate, exclusive of any exempt homestead as defined in section 524.2-402, and any exempt property as defined in section 524.2-403, does not exceed the value of $150,000.

a bond shall be filed by the personal representative or the petitioner

Minnesota · general information · checked October 24, 2026 · Minn. Stat. §524.3-1203, subd. 5