After a lawyer has appeared for a party in any action, withdrawal will be effective only if written notice of withdrawal is served on all parties who have appeared, or their lawyers if represented by counsel, and is filed with the court administrator if any other document in the action has been filed.
Rule 115.11 is added to establish an explicit procedure for submitting motions for reconsideration. The rule permits such motions only with permission of the trial court. The request must be by letter, and should be directed to the judge who issued the decision for which reconsideration is sought.
After a lawyer has appeared for a party in any action, withdrawal will be effective only if written notice of withdrawal is served on all parties who have appeared, or their lawyers if represented by counsel, and is filed with the court administrator if any other document in the action has been filed.
Rule 5 prescribes the procedure at the defendant's initial appearance. In most misdemeanor cases, the initial appearance will also be the time of arraignment and disposition. Rule 5.02 requires the appointment of a qualified interpreter for a defendant disabled in communication.
Rule 106. Hearing on Motion to Remove Judge for Actual Prejudice or Bias. All motions for removal of a judge, referee, or judicial officer, on the basis of actual prejudice or bias shall be heard in the first instance by the judge sought to be removed.
If a case is already started and you are serving a motion, responsive motion, or answer: Generally the other party in your case can be served with motion or answer papers by: Regular first-class U.S. mail; or. Personal service. The person who serves these papers could be: Another adult; The sheriff; or. You.
In Minnesota, the deceased person's will generally names an executor. If the will is silent on this matter, or if the named executor is unable or unwilling to serve, the court can appoint one. Executors often seek the assistance of an experienced probate attorney during this complex process.
If your personal property exceeds $75,000 or you own real estate in your name alone, your estate must be probated.
Many Minnesotans wonder how long the estate settlement process will take. While there's no formal deadline, the actual time varies widely based on the complications within the estate. In some situations, Minnesota probate may take no more than four months to conclude from commencement; in others, more than a year.
The public can review many district court records and determine what documents are available online through the Minnesota Judicial Branch Access Case Records page. You will need to know the names of the parties or the court file number to pull up the court files online.