When and how is the probate hearing held?

The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. and will be held via virtual meeting as stated in the notice.

Who is nominated to be the personal representative?

Steven McMullen, address 2222 130th Avenue, Mahnomen, MN 56557, is nominated as personal representative.

How long do creditors have to file claims?

Creditors must present claims within four months after the date of this notice or their claims will be barred.

Probate — 2222 130th Avenue, Mahnomen, MN (57-PR-26-197)

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A probate hearing is scheduled May 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM (virtual) to consider admitting Joseph McMullen's February 22, 2022 will and appointing Steven McMullen as personal representative; creditors must present claims within four months or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. (virtual)
Petition seeks appointment of Steven McMullen as personal representative
Will dated February 22, 2022 submitted for formal probate
Creditors have four months from this notice to file claims
If no objections, representative gains full administration powers

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August 29, 2026

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Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Mahnomen
Address: 2222 130th Avenue, Mahnomen, MN
Case #: 57-PR-26-197

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If you don't respond

If no objections are filed before or raised at the May 26, 2026 hearing, the court will appoint the personal representative; creditors who fail to present claims within four months of this notice will have their claims barred.

What to do next

1
Attend or join the May 26, 2026 hearing
Participate virtually at 9:30 A.M. to raise any objections or watch the court consider formal probate and appointment.
2
File objections before the hearing
Submit written objections to Pennington County District Court prior to May 26, 2026 if you oppose probate or appointment.
3
Present creditor claims within four months
Submit any claims against Joseph McMullen's estate to the personal representative or the court within four months of this notice to avoid forfeiture.
4
Contact the petitioner's attorney
For questions, contact Ihle Sparby & Haase PA at (218) 681-7373, 312 N. Main Ave., PO Box 574, Thief River Falls, MN 56701.

Frequently asked questions

When and how is the probate hearing held?: The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 9:30 A.M. and will be held via virtual meeting as stated in the notice.
Who is nominated to be the personal representative?: Steven McMullen, address 2222 130th Avenue, Mahnomen, MN 56557, is nominated as personal representative.
How long do creditors have to file claims?: Creditors must present claims within four months after the date of this notice or their claims will be barred.

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Legal terms in this notice

personal representative: Person appointed to manage and settle the decedent's estate under court supervision.
formal probate: Court process to officially admit a will and authorize estate administration.
supervised administration: Estate administration under ongoing court oversight rather than informal handling.
claims barred: Legal consequence that prevents a creditor from collecting a debt from the estate.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF PENNINGTONDISTRICT COURTNINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICTPROBATE DIVISIONCourt File No.: 57-PR-26-197    In Re: Estate of    Joseph McMullen,        Decedent.NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS    It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 26, 2026 at 9:30 A.M., a hearing will be held via virtual meeting.     A petition was filed for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent's Will dated February 22, 2022 and for the appointment of Steven McMullen, whose address is 2222 130th Avenue, Mahnomen, MN  56557, as personal representative of the Decedent's estate in a supervised administration.    Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedent's estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the Decedent's estate.    Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent's estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.    BY THE COURT    Dated: April 29, 2026    /s/ Tamara YonJudge of District Court/s/ Kathy NarlockCourt AdministratorNathan HaaseIhle Sparby & Haase PA Attorney for Petitioner312 N. Main Ave., PO Box 574Thief River Falls, MN  56701(218) 681-7373 Att. Reg. No. 0395394