Quick facts
- Court
- Polk County District Court
- Address
- 816 Marin Avenue, Crookston, MN 56716
- Phone
- 218-281-2332
- Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Website
- Official court website
- Case lookup
- Search probate cases and records
Court details last updated . Court name from Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Forms
Minnesota probate forms to download
2 PDFs.
Federal forms an executor may need, such as IRS Form 56 or Social Security and VA forms, are on the federal forms page.
Probate in Minnesota
- Simple probate
- 6-9 months
- Complex estate
- 12-18 months
- Small estate limit
- $75,000
State-level figures from our Minnesota probate guide. General information, not legal advice.
Common questions
Where do I file probate in Polk County, Minnesota?
File with the Polk County District Court at 816 Marin Avenue, Crookston, MN 56716. The court's phone number is 218-281-2332.
When is the Polk County District Court open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
How long does probate take in Minnesota?
A simple probate in Minnesota usually takes about 6-9 months. A complex estate can take 12-18 months.
Is there a small estate option in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, the collection of personal property by affidavit has a limit of $75,000 (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201). It can be used 30 days after the death. The affidavit collects personal property only. Real estate counts toward the $75,000 but cannot be transferred with the affidavit; it needs a court proceeding (for example a descent proceeding under § 525.31 or probate).
Where can I get probate forms for Polk County?
This page links 2 Minnesota probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Forms.
Notes
The District Court is responsible for overseeing probate matters in Minnesota. Polk County Court Administration is a registered probate court within Polk County.
Your next step
- Minnesota probate guide
How probate works in the state, step by step.
- Executor compensation in Minnesota
No set percentage. The executor gets reasonable pay.
- Minnesota small estate checker
Check the estate's value against the state's limit.
- DeathUSHow many certified death certificates you'll need
The court, banks and insurers each want a certified copy; count them before you order.
- DeathUSWhat letters testamentary are
The court document that lets the executor deal with banks and title companies.
- DeathUSWhat to do when someone dies: a checklist
The first days and weeks, from the death certificate to closing accounts.
Funeral homes near the Polk County probate court
- FuneralUSStenshoel-Houske Funeral Home
Crookston, MN · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSDahl Funeral Home
East Grand Forks, MN · 22 mi from the court
- FuneralUSErikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home
Fertile, MN · 23 mi from the court
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