FAQs for Minnesota Probate

Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Minnesota unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust for all of your assets. If there is no trust or other plans, the estate will enter the probate process in Minnesota which can be a long process.

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2. How long does Probate Take in Minnesota?

The probate process in Minnesota can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Minnesota?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in State?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Minnesota’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Aitkin County, MN
• Anoka County, MN
• Becker County, MN
• Beltrami County, MN
• Benton County, MN
• Big Stone County, MN
• Blue Earth County, MN
• Brown County, MN
• Carlton County, MN
• Carver County, MN
• Cass County, MN
• Chippewa County, MN
• Chisago County, MN
• Clay County, MN
• Clearwater County, MN
• Cook County, MN
• Cottonwood County, MN
• Crow Wing County, MN
• Dakota County, MN
• Dodge County, MN
• Douglas County, MN
• Faribault County, MN
• Fillmore County, MN
• Freeborn County, MN
• Goodhue County, MN
• Grant County, MN
• Hennepin County, MN
• Houston County, MN
• Hubbard County, MN
• Isanti County, MN
• Itasca County, MN
• Jackson County, MN
• Kanabec County, MN
• Kandiyohi County, MN
• Kittson County, MN
• Koochiching County, MN
• Lac qui Parle County, MN
• Lake County, MN
• Lake of the Woods County, MN
• Le Sueur County, MN
• Lincoln County, MN
• Lyon County, MN
• Mahnomen County, MN
• Marshall County, MN
• Martin County, MN
• McLeod County, MN
• Meeker County, MN
• Mille Lacs County, MN
• Morrison County, MN
• Mower County, MN
• Murray County, MN
• Nicollet County, MN
• Nobles County, MN
• Norman County, MN
• Olmsted County, MN
• Otter Tail County, MN
• Pennington County, MN
• Pine County, MN
• Pipestone County, MN
• Polk County, MN
• Pope County, MN
• Ramsey County, MN
• Red Lake County, MN
• Redwood County, MN
• Renville County, MN
• Rice County, MN
• Rock County, MN
• Roseau County, MN
• Saint Louis County, MN
• Scott County, MN
• Sherburne County, MN
• Sibley County, MN
• Stearns County, MN
• Steele County, MN
• Stevens County, MN
• Swift County, MN
• Todd County, MN
• Traverse County, MN
• Wabasha County, MN
• Wadena County, MN
• Waseca County, MN
• Washington County, MN
• Watonwan County, MN
• Wilkin County, MN
• Winona County, MN
• Wright County, MN
• Yellow Medicine County, MN

5. Does Minnesota have an estate tax?

Yes, Minnesota does have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Minnesota have an inheritance tax?

No, Minnesota does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax.

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania