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3. If more than 3 years have passed since the Decedent’s death, a probate<br />

proceeding is no longer appropriate and one must file a Decree of Descent<br />

proceeding instead. The Determination of Descent statutes can be found<br />

at <strong>Minnesota</strong> Statute <strong>Section</strong>s 525.31 through 525.313.<br />

C. Demands for Notice<br />

1. A Demand for Notice is a document that is filed with the Court, often by a<br />

creditor of the Estate, to ensure that it receives notice of the initiation of a<br />

probate proceeding in regards to a Decedent, and any action taken in<br />

regards to the Estate.<br />

2. One should always check to see if a Demand for Notice has been filed<br />

prior to filing your application or petition. Check either online at<br />

http://pa.courts.state.mn.us or by calling the probate court administrator.<br />

3. If there is a Demand for Notice on file prior to filing one of the following<br />

must occur:<br />

D. Informal Proceeding<br />

a. The demandant must remove/withdraw the Demand for Notice; or<br />

b. Copies of the applicable documents must be sent to the demandant<br />

with notice that you intend to file the documents after the<br />

expiration of a 14-day period. An affidavit of mailing must then<br />

accompany the application or petition. Minn. Stat. § 524.3-204.<br />

c. However, under Minn. Stat. § 524.3-204, the requirement provided<br />

in b. above do not apply to any order entered or petition filed in<br />

any formal proceeding.<br />

1. Application - Requirements listed in Minn. Stat. § 524.3-301.<br />

2. <strong>Probate</strong> Registrar - In person meeting versus mail - varies by county<br />

3. Other requirements prior to the issuance of letters:<br />

a. Publication<br />

b. Notice and affidavit of mailing<br />

c. Oath and Acceptance by personal representative<br />

d. Notice to Spouse and Children<br />

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