Beltrami County Affidavit of Trustee for Testamentary Trust Form

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Beltrami County Affidavit of Trustee Form

Beltrami County Affidavit of Trustee Form

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Beltrami County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

Beltrami County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Beltrami County Recorder

Address:
Administration Building - 701 Minnesota Ave NW, Suite 120
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (218) 333-4170

Recording Tips for Beltrami County:
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  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Beltrami County

Properties in any of these areas use Beltrami County forms:

  • Bemidji
  • Blackduck
  • Hines
  • Kelliher
  • Pennington
  • Ponemah
  • Puposky
  • Redby
  • Redlake
  • Solway
  • Tenstrike
  • Waskish
  • Wilton

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How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Beltrami 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 Beltrami 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 Beltrami County?

Recording fees in Beltrami County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (218) 333-4170 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 testamentary trust is codified at Minn. Stat. 501C.1014, Subd. 2.

A testamentary trust is a trust created by a will that takes effect upon the death of a testator. The affidavit of trustee for a testamentary trust, then, references the name of the trust and the date of the will under which it was created, as well as the decedent's name and date of death. It also references the instrument granting the trusteeship, including the date and place of recording.

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 the trustees are authorized under the decedent's will 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.

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

This Affidavit of Trustee for Testamentary Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Beltrami County.

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