Lyon County Affidavit of Trustee for Testamentary Trust Form

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Lyon County Affidavit of Trustee Form

Lyon County Affidavit of Trustee Form

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Lyon County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

Lyon County Affidavit of Trustee Guide

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Lyon County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

Lyon County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Trustee Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Lyon County Recorder

Address:
607 West Main St
Marshall, Minnesota 56258

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Phone: (507) 537-6722

Recording Tips for Lyon County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Lyon County

Properties in any of these areas use Lyon County forms:

  • Balaton
  • Cottonwood
  • Garvin
  • Ghent
  • Lynd
  • Marshall
  • Minneota
  • Russell
  • Taunton
  • Tracy

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lyon County

How do I get my forms?

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Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Lyon County?

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

Recording fees in Lyon County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (507) 537-6722 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

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 Lyon 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 Lyon County.

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