Estate Planning for Scott County, Minnesota Property Owners

For most Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Land Records Department, 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 $323 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 Scott County

A transfer on death deed names a beneficiary who receives Scott County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Land Records Department 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 Scott County are recorded with the Land Records Department at 200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379. Phone: 952-496-8150. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

The Land Records Department charges $46 flat, regardless of page count. A 2-page transfer on death deed costs $46 to record in Scott County. A transfer on death deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Scott County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile.

Recording Office Record

Land Records Department

Scott County

Address

200 Fourth Avenue WestShakopee, MN 55379

Hours

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

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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 Scott County

FirmShakopee, MN

Brekke, Clyborne & Ribich, L.L.C.

Serves 2 counties

Serves Scott and Carver counties from Shakopee, working with families on how assets are administered and distributed. The estate group drafts wills, trusts, health care directives, powers of attorney, and cabin trusts, and settles estates with the family after a death. The firm also handles estate and trust disputes and appellate work.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
287 Marschall Road, Suite 201Shakopee, MN 55379

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

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
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