MN HF3185

Increases the time limit for commencing probate or appointment proceedings from three years to six years after the decedent's death, except in cases of doubt about the fact of death or proceedings involving absentees or missing persons.

Allows proceedings to contest informally probated wills and secure appointment of a person with legal priority to be commenced within the later of 12 months from informal probate or six years from the decedent's death.

Changes the time limit in statutes relating to limitations on actions against distributees from three years to six years after the decedent's death, or one year after distribution, whichever is later.

Updates the essentials statute to reflect the six-year time limit for petitions to determine descent and assign property when no will has been probated after more than six years have passed.

Permits appointment of a special administrator at any time for reducing assets to possession, administering estate property, or making distributions, even after the six-year period has expired.