Minnesota small estate
Minnesota small estate limit
Minnesota's small estate affidavit limit is $75,000 for the whole probate estate, including what's in a safe deposit box, after liens. Heirs can use it to collect personal property 30 days after the death (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201).
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Minnesota's small estate affidavit limit is $75,000 for the whole probate estate, including what's in a safe deposit box, after liens. Heirs can use it to collect personal property 30 days after the death (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201).
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
Collection of personal property by affidavit (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201)
| Limit | $75,000 |
| What counts | Value of the whole probate estate on the date of death, wherever it's located, including safe deposit box contents, minus liens and other secured debts. |
| Waiting period | 30 days after death |
| Statute | Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201 |
Common questions
What is the small estate limit in Minnesota?
The limit is $75,000 for the collection of personal property by affidavit (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201).
What counts toward the Minnesota limit?
Value of the whole probate estate on the date of death, wherever it's located, including safe deposit box contents, minus liens and other secured debts.
How long do you have to wait to use it in Minnesota?
You have to wait 30 days after death (Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201).
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Sources
- Minn. Stat. § 524.3-1201 — Minnesota Revisor of Statutes
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.