Minnesota Statutes

Minn. Stat. § 525.15 (2026)

[Repealed]

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MS 1994 [Repealed, 1994 c 472 s 64]

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Cited in 12 cases, 1959–2015 · leading case: In Re Est. of LeBrun, 458 N.W.2d 139 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990).

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In Re Est. of LeBrun, 458 N.W.2d 139 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 14× “James argues that the trial court erred in awarding Elaine LeBrun, Peter’s surviving spouse, family allowances under Minn.Stat. § 525.15 (1988). He also claims error in the trial court’s findings that an *141 envelope containing $7,500 in cash found in Peter's home after his…”

Sevcik v. Comm'r of Taxation, 100 N.W.2d 678 (Minn. 1959). · cites it 4× “* * * Any amounts so received by a spouse shall be considered in diminution of the allowance to the spouse under section 525.15.” *103 dearly, this statute is another indication that no order of the probate court is necessary to the property specified in § 525.”

In Re the Est. of Cassius, 392 N.W.2d 327 (Minn. Ct. App. 1986). · cites it 6× “Cassius appeals from an order of the probate court awarding Cassius’ surviving spouse $2,000 per month in maintenance for 18 months under Minn.Stat. § 525.15. We remand. FACTS Odessa Cassius died December 21, 1984, at age 63.”

In Re Est. of Rosenberger, 495 N.W.2d 234 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 6× “Decedent’s widow was awarded family maintenance under Minn.Stat. § 525.15(4) (1990) from his estate which had been attached in a separate trial court action by appellant.”

Advantage Media, L.L.C. v. City of Hopkins, 379 F. Supp. 2d 1030 (D. Minnesota 2005). “Hopkins Zoning Code § 525.15, subd. 3. If applicants choose to appeal the Board’s decision, they may seek review by a Minnesota State District Court, which allows for expedited case assignment.”

In Re Est. of Jeruzal, 130 N.W.2d 473 (Minn. 1964). · cites it 2× “145, and subject to the allowances provided in section 525.15, and the payment of the expenses of administration, funeral expenses, expenses of last illness, taxes, and debts, the estate, real and personal, shall descend and be distributed as follows: “(1) Personal property: To…”

Matter of Est. of Shapiro, 380 N.W.2d 796 (Minn. 1986). · cites it 2× “145 [descent of homestead] and subject to the allowances provided in section 525.15 [allowances to surviving spouse], and the payment of the expenses of administration, funeral expenses, expenses of last illness, taxes, and debts * * The trustees argue that the federal estate…”

In Re Est. of Aspenson, 470 N.W.2d 692 (Minn. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 2× “Pursuant to that order, we do not consider Beverly’s claim to statutory allowances under Minn. Stat. §§ 525.15 , 525.151 (1988). ISSUES 1.”

Est. of Radel v. Comm'r, 88 T.C. 1143 (9th Cir. 1987). · cites it 18× “She also disclaimed her life estate in the homestead.”

In Re Est. of Wentworth, 452 N.W.2d 714 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 12× “Minn.Stat. § 525.15(1) provides in pertinent part: The surviving spouse shall be allowed from the personal property of which the decedent was possessed or to which the decedent was entitled at the time of death, the wearing apparel, and, as selected, furniture and household…”

In re the Est. of: Michael Peter Hanowski (Minn. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 2× “Minnesota law has long recognized that the purpose of the family allowance is to provide support for the decedent’s family during the period of 2 Cassius was decided under a former version of the Minnesota marital and family- allowance provisions, Minn.”

In re Est. of Kruegel, 545 N.W.2d 684 (Minn. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “Appellant argues the district court abused its discretion by denying her motion to increase maintenance. A surviving spouse “shall be allowed reasonable maintenance” during administration of the estate, but not for more than 18 months unless the court grants an extension.”

— Minn. Stat. § 525.15(1) — 2 cases

In Re Est. of LeBrun, 458 N.W.2d 139 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). “James argues that the trial court erred in awarding Elaine LeBrun, Peter’s surviving spouse, family allowances under Minn.Stat. § 525.15 (1988). He also claims error in the trial court’s findings that an *141 envelope containing $7,500 in cash found in Peter's home after his…”

In Re Est. of Wentworth, 452 N.W.2d 714 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990). “Minn.Stat. § 525.15(1) provides in pertinent part: The surviving spouse shall be allowed from the personal property of which the decedent was possessed or to which the decedent was entitled at the time of death, the wearing apparel, and, as selected, furniture and household…”

— Minn. Stat. § 525.15(4) — 3 cases

In Re Est. of Rosenberger, 495 N.W.2d 234 (Minn. Ct. App. 1993). “Decedent’s widow was awarded family maintenance under Minn.Stat. § 525.15(4) (1990) from his estate which had been attached in a separate trial court action by appellant.”

In re Est. of Kruegel, 545 N.W.2d 684 (Minn. Ct. App. 1996). “Appellant argues the district court abused its discretion by denying her motion to increase maintenance. A surviving spouse “shall be allowed reasonable maintenance” during administration of the estate, but not for more than 18 months unless the court grants an extension.”

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