Minnesota Probate Attorneys
Probate attorney listings for Minnesota by county. Each names the attorney and gives the firm’s own phone and website; you contact them directly. Listings are advertising. Settled Estate is not a law firm and does not refer, match, or recommend any attorney.
No firm is listed in Minnesota yet. One listing per county, free while the directory fills.
Counties with no listing yet87 of 87 counties
- Aitkin County
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Benton County
- Big Stone County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carlton County
- Carver County
- Cass County
- Chippewa County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Clearwater County
- Cook County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Dodge County
- Douglas County
- Faribault County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Grant County
- Hennepin County
- Houston County
- Hubbard County
- Isanti County
- Itasca County
- Jackson County
- Kanabec County
- Kandiyohi County
- Kittson County
- Koochiching County
- Lac qui Parle County
- Lake County
- Lake of the Woods County
- Le Sueur County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Mahnomen County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- McLeod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Murray County
- Nicollet County
- Nobles County
- Norman County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Pennington County
- Pine County
- Pipestone County
- Polk County
- Pope County
- Ramsey County
- Red Lake County
- Redwood County
- Renville County
- Rice County
- Rock County
- Roseau County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- St. Louis County
- Stearns County
- Steele County
- Stevens County
- Swift County
- Todd County
- Traverse County
- Wabasha County
- Wadena County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Watonwan County
- Wilkin County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medicine County
Do you need an attorney for probate in Minnesota?No lawyer required
Minnesota permits a personal representative to proceed without an attorney. The Judicial Branch's own probate help topic and forms pages are written for unrepresented filers, publishing 'some probate forms, but not every probate form' and framing counsel throughout as advisable ('it is a good idea to talk to a lawyer'), never as required.
The courts publish forms and instructions and answer procedural questions, and court staff cannot apply the law to your case. Informal unsupervised probate is the usual pro-se lane.
Governing authority: No attorney requirement in ch. 524 (UPC); the Judicial Branch publishes probate forms and lay-audience guidance. Verified August 22, 2026.
Probate attorney fees in MinnesotaNo statutory schedule; a straightforward estate is estimated at $3,250 to $8,250
Minnesota has no statutory attorney-fee schedule for an ordinary estate; firms bill by the hour, a flat fee, or a percentage they set themselves. The $3,250 to $8,250 figure is a Settled Estate estimate built from a stated hours band and the state's average attorney hourly rate, not a quote; a contested estate or one with real property runs higher.
Court costs are separate. Estimate them with the Minnesota fee calculator, and see how Minnesota compares in the cost of probate by state study.
Attorneys: one listing per county, free while the directory fills, after an eligibility check (an active, relevant practice in good standing; a check, not an endorsement). Send the firm name, the attorney’s name, the counties you serve, one sentence on the practice, and the phone and website families should use to [email protected]. A link back is welcome and never a condition.
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Information current as of 2026-09-11
Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in your state can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.
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