Pope County Affidavit of Trustee for Non-testamentary Trust Form

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Pope County Affidavit of Trustee Form

Pope County Affidavit of Trustee Form

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Pope County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

Pope County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

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Pope County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

Pope County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Pope County Recorder

Address:
130 East Minnesota Ave / Second Floor
Glenwood, Minnesota 56334-4524

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

Phone: (320) 634-7840

Recording Tips for Pope County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed

Cities and Jurisdictions in Pope County

Properties in any of these areas use Pope County forms:

  • Cyrus
  • Glenwood
  • Lowry
  • Starbuck
  • Villard

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How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Pope 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 Pope County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Pope 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 Pope 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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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 Pope County?

Recording fees in Pope County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (320) 634-7840 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 Pope County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

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