H.F. 3589 Summary

• Amends Minnesota Statutes sections 501C.0202 and 501C.0204 to clarify that judicial proceedings involving trusts may be filed under the district court's in rem or in personam jurisdiction.

• Specifies that in rem judicial orders are binding upon the trust estate and all interested persons, including beneficiaries whether vested, contingent, ascertained, or unascertained.

• Establishes that appeals from in rem orders determining a petition may be taken by any party after written notice is served or within six months of the order's filing, whichever occurs first.

• Maintains the existing list of 24 judicial matters involving trusts that may be addressed, including trustee confirmation, trust termination, property disposition, and trust decanting.

• Takes effect retroactively from January 1, 2016.