Under the Minnesota statutes, the beneficiary of an interest in property may renounce the gift, either in part or in full (Minn. Stat. 524.2-1101 to 524.2-1116 Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act). Note that the option to disclaim is only available to beneficiaries who have not acted in any way to indicate acceptance or ownership of the interest.

The disclaimer must be in writing and include a description of the interest, a declaration of intent to disclaim all or a defined portion of the interest, and be signed by the disclaimant (Minn. Stat. 524.2-1107 (c)).

Deliver the disclaimer within nine months of the transfer (e.g., the death of the creator of the interest) to the personal representative of the decedent's estate, or file it with the clerk of the court in any county where administration of estate might proceed (524.2-1114 (b)). In the case of real property, record a copy of the disclaimer in the office of the county recorder or the registrar of titles in the county or counties where the real estate is located (524.2-1115).

A disclaimer is irrevocable and binding for the disclaiming party and his or her creditors, so be sure to consult an attorney when in doubt about the drawbacks and benefits of disclaiming inherited property. If the disclaimed interest arises out of jointly-owned property, seek legal advice as well.

(Minnesota DOI Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

How to Use This Form

Select your county from the list above
Download the county-specific form
Fill in the required information
Have the document notarized if required
Record with your county recorder's office

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These are different form types, not alternate versions of the current form.

Transfer on Death Deed 4 options

Name a beneficiary to receive property after the owner's death.

Transfer on Death Revocation

Revoke a previously recorded transfer on death deed, canceling the beneficiary designation.

Beneficiary Affidavit of Death

Record the owner's death so title passes to the transfer on death beneficiary.

Important: County-Specific Forms

Our disclaimer of interest forms are specifically formatted for each county in Minnesota.

After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.

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