Statement of Contents of Lost, Destroyed, or Otherwise Unavailable Will

Where to get the official form

The official version of Statement of Contents of Lost, Destroyed, or Otherwise Unavailable Will 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:

How to file Statement of Contents of Lost, Destroyed, or Otherwise Unavailable Will in Minnesota

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Statement of Contents of Lost, Destroyed, or Otherwise Unavailable Will (PRO1206) when used in Minnesota when the original will is not available. 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.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Statement of Contents of Lost, Destroyed, or Otherwise Unavailable Will 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.
3. 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.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Statement of Contents of Lost, Destroyed, or Otherwise Unavailable Will 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).