Estate Planning for Anoka, Minnesota Property Owners

For most Anoka County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Anoka County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the District Court. The two tools that keep a Anoka County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Property Records & Taxation (County Recorder/Registrar of Titles), and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Without a recorded beneficiary designation or a trust, Anoka County property passes through the District Court — even simple Minnesota probates run 4+ months and start with $325 in filing fees. Minnesota also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Anoka County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Anoka County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Property Records & Taxation (County Recorder/Registrar of Titles) during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Minnesota transfer on death deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentMinn. Stat. 507.071Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathMinn. Stat. 507.071Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Anoka County are recorded with the Property Records & Taxation (County Recorder/Registrar of Titles) at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303. Phone: 763-323-5400. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Property Records & Taxation (County Recorder/Registrar of Titles) charges $46 flat, regardless of page count. Recording a 2-page transfer on death deed in Anoka County comes to $46. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Anoka County accepts electronic recording through CSC, ePN, Indecomm, Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

Property Records & Taxation (County Recorder/Registrar of Titles)

Anoka County

Address

2100 3rd AvenueAnoka, MN 55303

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

E-recording

Available via CSC, ePN, Indecomm, SimplifileE-recording info →
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Recording fees

Flat fee (any length)$46
Well Disclosure Certificate$54
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

Minn. Stat. 357.18 (Abstract); Minn. Stat. 508.82 (Torrens)

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Anoka County

FirmAnoka, MN

Field Law, P.A.

Serves 3 counties

Serves Anoka County and the north metro -- Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover, Ham Lake, and Champlin -- from its Anoka office. Attorney Joseph Field prepares wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives, and handles probate when advance planning was not in place. The firm travels to a client's home or senior living for signings and offers a free consultation.

PracticesEstate PlanningTax PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
2006 First Ave N, Suite 206Anoka, MN 55303
Free consultation

FirmMinneapolis, MN

Burns & Hansen, P.A.

Full-service Minneapolis law firm with 16 attorneys providing experienced estate planning and probate legal services. Minnesota's Best 2023 Gold Winner. Seven attorneys have been selected to Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate LitigationConservatorshipGuardianshipProbate Administration

Office
8401 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55426
Free consultationVirtual consultations

FirmSt. Paul, MN

Chandler and Brown, Ltd.

Multigenerational St. Paul law firm serving clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin with estate planning, probate and trust administration, probate and trust litigation, and asset protection planning. Attorneys collectively bring over 100 years of combined experience across four decades of practice.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust Litigationand 3 more

Office
332 Minnesota Street, Suite W2610St. Paul, MN 55101
Free consultation

FirmMinneapolis, MN

Henson Efron

Since 1976

Established Minneapolis law firm excelling at estate planning, trust, and probate services since 1976. Handles both simple and complex estates and trusts, including transferring assets, minimizing taxes, litigating disputes, and business succession planning. Ranked by Chambers USA.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationTrust Litigationand 5 more

Office
225 South 6th Street, Suite 1600Minneapolis, MN 55402

Solo PracticeBloomington, MN

Law Office of Amy Kuronen, PLLC

Works from Bloomington in the south metro and continues to serve long-standing clients in the Duluth area and the Northland, with virtual meetings for clients elsewhere in the state. Handles estate planning, probate, and elder law matters. Attorney Amy Kuronen is a Certified Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience and offers a complimentary initial consultation for estate planning.

PracticesEstate PlanningElder LawProbate Administration

Office
9733 Russell Avenue SouthBloomington, MN 55431
Free consultation

FirmBloomington, MN

Sandahl & Damhof

Serves the Twin Cities metro from Bloomington with a practice focused on estate planning. Handles wills, trusts, probate and trust administration, health care directives, estate tax planning, and business succession. Gold Winner of the 2025 Minnesota's Best Reader's Choice Award for estate planning.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationElder LawTax Planningand 3 more

Office
3500 American Blvd W, Suite 190Bloomington, MN 55431
Free consultation
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