Minnesota Statutes
Minn. Stat. § 256D.16 (2026)
General Assistance To Be Allowed As Claim In Court
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On the death of any person who received any general assistance under sections 256D.01 to 256D.21, or on the death of the survivor of a married couple, either or both of whom received general assistance, the total amount paid as general assistance to either or both, without interest, shall be allowed as a claim against the estate of such person or persons by the court having jurisdiction to probate the estate.
Notes of Decisions
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case, 1984–1984 · leading case: In Re the Est. of Messerschmidt, 352 N.W.2d 774 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984).
In Re the Est. of Messerschmidt, 352 N.W.2d 774 (Minn. Ct. App. 1984). “In Minn.Stat. § 256D.16, concerning general assistance, the legislature provides: On the death of any person who received any general assistance under sections 256D.”
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