Minnesota § 558.28 - RELEASE OF CONTINGENT INTEREST
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 558.28 — RELEASE OF CONTINGENT INTEREST, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 558.28. RELEASE OF CONTINGENT INTEREST
A married person may release to a spouse a contingent interest in real estate by a writing executed and acknowledged in the same manner as a conveyance, and, upon the filing of the instrument with the court administrator, the whole proceeds arising from the sale shall be paid to the spouse to whom the interest was released. The release shall bar the releaser's contingent interest in the real estate.
History:
(9551) RL s 4419; 1981 c 31 s 17; 1Sp1986 c 3 art 1 s 82
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 558.28
What does Minnesota Statutes § 558.28 cover?
Section 558.28 ("RELEASE OF CONTINGENT INTEREST") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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