The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify the in rem jurisdiction for judicial proceedings related to trusts. Specifically, it introduces new language that allows judicial proceedings to be filed under either the district court's in rem or in personam jurisdiction. Additionally, it expands the scope of in rem judicial proceedings by stating that orders made by the court are binding not only on the trust estate but also on all interested persons, including those who are unascertained or not yet in being.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that an appeal from an order that effectively determines a petition can be taken by any party after proper notice is served, or within six months if no notice is provided. The act is retroactively effective from January 1, 2016, ensuring that the clarifications and changes apply to past cases as well.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 501C.0202, 501C.0204