Minnesota § 513.04 - CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST IN LAND EXCEPT UP TO ONE-YEAR LEASE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 513.04 — CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST IN LAND EXCEPT UP TO ONE-YEAR LEASE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 513.04. CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST IN LAND EXCEPT UP TO ONE-YEAR LEASE
No estate or interest in lands, other than leases for a term not exceeding one year, nor any trust or power over or concerning lands, or in any manner relating thereto, shall hereafter be created, granted, assigned, surrendered, or declared, unless by act or operation of law, or by deed or conveyance in writing, subscribed by the parties creating, granting, assigning, surrendering, or declaring the same, or by their lawful agent thereunto authorized by writing. This section shall not affect in any manner the power of a testator in the disposition of real estate by will; nor prevent any trust from arising or being extinguished by implication or operation of law.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 513.04
What does Minnesota Statutes § 513.04 cover?
Section 513.04 ("CONVEYANCE OF INTEREST IN LAND EXCEPT UP TO ONE-YEAR LEASE") 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 § 513.04?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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