MN SF2765

Establishes legal definition of "domestic partners" as two same-sex adults in committed, interdependent relationships sharing a common domicile, not married to others, and not related by blood in ways that would prohibit marriage.

Extends probate and intestate succession rights to surviving domestic partners equal to those of surviving spouses, including homestead, exempt property, and family allowance entitlements.

Applies domestic partner status throughout probate law provisions including intestate share calculations, spousal election rights, homicide forfeiture rules, and revocation of beneficiary designations upon dissolution of domestic partnerships.

Modifies formal and informal probate procedures to recognize domestic partners in notice requirements, application contents, and distribution provisions.

Updates personal representative duties and estate administration procedures to treat domestic partners identically to spouses in inventory notifications, distribution decisions, and succession rights.