Estate Planning for Ramsey County, Minnesota Property Owners

For most Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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 Ramsey County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Recorder's Office (County Recorder and 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 $325 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 Ramsey County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Ramsey County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Recorder's Office (County Recorder and 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 Ramsey County are recorded with the Recorder's Office (County Recorder and Registrar of Titles) at 90 West Plato Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55107. Phone: 651-266-2050. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Recorder's Office (County Recorder and Registrar of Titles) charges $46 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $46 to record in Ramsey County. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

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

Recording Office Record

Recorder's Office (County Recorder and Registrar of Titles)

Ramsey County

Address

90 West Plato BoulevardSt. Paul, MN 55107

Hours

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

E-recording

Available via ePN, Simplifile, CSC, IndecommE-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 Ramsey 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

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

FirmSt. Paul, MN

Tarrant & Liska, PLLC

Since 1982

Established in 1982, this St. Paul firm specializes in estate planning, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, and special/supplemental needs trusts. BBB A+ rated.

PracticesEstate PlanningConservatorshipGuardianshipProbate Administrationand 2 more

Office
1570 Concordia Ave, Suite 200St. Paul, MN 55104

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
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