About Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate
A petition filed by the personal representative requesting court approval of the final accounting, settlement of the estate, and distribution of remaining property to heirs.
When you'd use it: Filed when the personal representative has completed administration of the estate, paid all debts and expenses, and is ready to distribute remaining assets and close the estate.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate is published as a PDF by the Minnesota courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: mncourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate in Minnesota
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate (PRO1302) when filed when the personal representative has completed administration of the estate, paid all debts and expenses, and is ready to distribute remaining assets and close the estate. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Minnesota probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Petition to Allow Final Account, Settle, and Distribute Estate to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Minnesota county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).