Minnesota § 291.16 - POWER OF SALE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 291.16 — POWER OF SALE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 291.16. POWER OF SALE
Every executor, administrator, or trustee shall have full power to sell the property embraced in any inheritance, devise, bequest, or legacy to pay the tax imposed by this chapter, in the same manner as entitled by law to do for the payment of the debts of a testator or intestate.
History:
(2299) 1905 c 288 s 8; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 291.16
What does Minnesota Statutes § 291.16 cover?
Section 291.16 ("POWER OF SALE") 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.
How do I cite Minnesota § 291.16?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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