Do I Need a Transfer on Death Deed in Minnesota?
Answer a few questions about the property to see whether a transfer on death deed applies for avoiding probate on real estate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Minnesota allows transfer on death deeds.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified May 31, 2026 The deed transfers real property to a named beneficiary at death without probate. See how this compares to a trust with the probate calculator.
A transfer on death deed in Minnesota requires notarization (standard acknowledgment). The signed deed must be recorded at the county recorder or registrar of titles before death to be effective.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified May 31, 2026
Yes. A transfer on death deedis revocable at any time during the owner's lifetime. Revocation methods in Minnesota include: Recording a revocation instrument before death (revokes deed in its entirety) (subd. 10(a)), Inter vivos conveyance of the property to a third party (subd. 10(b)).Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified May 31, 2026
Minnesota allows transfer on death deeds for all types of real property, including homes, land, condominiums, and commercial properties.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified May 31, 2026
Yes. Minnesota allows multiple beneficiaries on a transfer on death deed. If multiple beneficiaries are named, they take title as tenants in common unless the deed specifies otherwise.Minn. Stat. 507.071Verified May 31, 2026
A transfer on death deed transfers the property directly to the beneficiary at death, bypassing probate for that asset. Other assets not covered by a TOD deed, trust, or beneficiary designation still go through probate. Use the Minnesota probate calculator to estimate the cost of probating remaining assets.
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