2025 Session Last amended: 2013 session

§ 524.3-615 — Special Administrator; Who May Be Appointed

Plain-Language Summary

This section describes the powers of a special administrator, which are typically limited to preserving estate assets.

524.3-615 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR; WHO MAY BE APPOINTED.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), if a special administrator is to be appointed pending the probate of a will which is the subject of a pending application or petition for probate, the person named executor in the will shall be appointed if available, and qualified.

(b) In cases where the court determines a personal representative named in a will may not be entitled to benefits pursuant to section 524.2-803, the court may appoint a qualified neutral, professional fiduciary, or an interested person to serve as special administrator.

History:

1974 c 442 art 3 s 524.3-615; 2013 c 94 s 3

History: History: 1974 c 442 art 3 s 524.3-615; 2013 c 94 s 3

Practical Notes

A special administrator usually has limited powers focused on protecting estate property. They cannot distribute assets or take other major actions unless the court specifically authorizes it.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes