Estate Planning for Hennepin County, Minnesota Property Owners

For most Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Skipping this planning step means the District Court decides who receives the property: a simple Minnesota probate takes 4+ months and opens with $322 in court 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 Hennepin County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Hennepin County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the 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 Hennepin County are recorded with the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles at 300 South 6th Street, A-tower, 7th floor, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Phone: 612-348-5139. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Documents submitted by mail go to Hennepin County Government Center, Attn: Document recording, 300 S Sixth St, MC 074, Minneapolis, MN 55487.

The County Recorder/Registrar of Titles charges $46 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $46 to record in Hennepin County. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Hennepin County accepts electronic recording through CSC/Ingeo, eRecording Partners Network, Hopdox, Indecomm Global Services, Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

County Recorder/Registrar of Titles

Hennepin County

Address

300 South 6th Street, A-tower, 7th floorMinneapolis, MN 55487Mailing: Hennepin County Government Center, Attn: Document recording, 300 S Sixth St, MC 074, Minneapolis, MN 55487

Hours

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

E-recording

Available via CSC/Ingeo, eRecording Partners Network, Hopdox, Indecomm Global Services, 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 Hennepin 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

Stone Arch Law Office, PLLC

Serves 3 counties

Exclusively focused on estate planning and related areas including revocable and irrevocable trusts, probate administration, and trustee representation. Two office locations in Minneapolis and Woodbury. Over 600 five-star Google reviews.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationGuardianshipProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
6009 Penn Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55419
Free consultation

FirmWest Bloomington, MN

Unique Estate Law

Serves 4 counties

Estate planning and probate firm with three Twin Cities offices serving Minneapolis, Bloomington, Excelsior, Wayzata, Chanhassen, and St. Louis Park. The practice covers estate planning, probate and estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, estate litigation, and special needs planning. Recognized as an LGBTQ+-owned firm with dedicated family protection services.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate LitigationTrust LitigationConservatorshipand 3 more

Office
3800 American BlvdWest Bloomington, MN 55431
Virtual consultations

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

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

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
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