Big Stone County Affidavit of Trustee for Non-testamentary Trust Form

Last validated August 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Big Stone County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Barry, Beardsley, Clinton, Correll, Graceville, Odessa, Ortonville.

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Big Stone County Affidavit of Trustee Form

Big Stone County Affidavit of Trustee Form

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Document last validated 8/28/2026
Big Stone County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

Big Stone County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

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Big Stone County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

Big Stone County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Big Stone County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Big Stone County Recorder

Address:
20 Second St SE, Suite 106
Ortonville, Minnesota 56278

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (320) 839-6390

Recording Tips for Big Stone County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Big Stone County

Properties in any of these areas use Big Stone County forms:

  • Barry
  • Beardsley
  • Clinton
  • Correll
  • Graceville
  • Odessa
  • Ortonville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Big Stone County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Big Stone County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Big Stone County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Big Stone County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Big Stone County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Big Stone County?

Recording fees in Big Stone County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (320) 839-6390 for current fees.

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An affidavit of trustee contains sworn statements made by a trustee and relating to a specific transaction involving real property contained by the trust. The affidavit of trustee for a non-testamentary trust is codified at Minn. Stat. 501C.1014, Subd. 1.

A non-testamentary trust, also called an inter vivos or living trust, is a trust that takes effect during a settlor's lifetime. A settlor is "a person, including a testator, who creates or contributes property to a trust" (Minn. Stat. 501C.0103(o)). The affidavit of trustee for a non-testamentary trust references a recorded certificate of trust, including the recording date and location, or states that the affidavit is attached to the certificate, and confirms that the certificate was executed by the affiant, another trustee, or the settlor of the trust described in the certificate and relating to the specific parcel of land described in the affidavit.

The affidavit must contain a full legal description of the property subject to the transaction for which the affidavit is presented. It references the trustee and other party involved in the transaction, and offers proof that the required number of trustees are entering the transaction and that those trustees are authorized under the trust instrument to act on the title to the real property held in the trust, and that there are no trust amendments that limit the power of the trustees.

The affiant confirms that the trust has not terminated and that the trust instrument has not been revoked, or that, if the trust has terminated, the transaction involving the real property is made pursuant to the provisions of the trust. If the trust is under court supervision, the affidavit provides the name and location of the court.

The affidavit of trustee must be signed by an acting trustee in the presence of a notary public and may be recorded separately or as an attachment to a certificate of trust under Minn. Stat. 501C.1013. Submit the instrument for recording with the county recorder, or registrar of titles in the case of registered land, in the county in which the real property described in the affidavit is situated.

Consult a lawyer with questions regarding affidavits of trustee or Minnesota trust law in general, as each situation is unique and trust law can quickly become complex.

(Minnesota AOT Non-testamentary Trust Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Big Stone County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Affidavit of Trustee for Non-testamentary Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Big Stone County.

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