How do creditors present a claim against the estate?

Creditors must file a claim with the probate court or the personal representative within the Minnesota statutory time limit for claims.

What does 'intestate' mean for heirs?

It means assets will be distributed according to Minnesota intestacy laws rather than a will.

Probate — 3102 Mission Road, Alton, Illinois (72-PR-26-13)

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The Sibley County Registrar informally appointed Laura S. Stresemann of Alton, Illinois as personal representative for the intestate estate of Kim Ronald Stresemann. Creditors and heirs have a limited time to make claims or object to the appointment.

Key Takeaways

Laura S. Stresemann appointed personal representative
Estate of Kim Ronald Stresemann is intestate (no will)
Heirs or interested persons may object to appointment
Creditors must present claims within statutory deadline

Published: May 22, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Sibley
Address

3102 Mission Road, Alton, Illinois

Case #

72-PR-26-13

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If you don't respond

If no claim or objection is filed within the Minnesota statutory deadline for presenting creditor claims, the personal representative may pay debts and distribute assets without further notice; creditors may lose the ability to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Determine if you are an heir or creditor
Review your relationship to the decedent and gather documentation showing entitlement or debt.
2
File a claim or objection if needed
Submit any creditor claims or objections to the appointment with the Sibley County Probate Registrar or District Court before the statutory deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who can object to the appointment of the personal representative?: Any heir or interested person may file an objection with the court before the statutory deadline.
How do creditors present a claim against the estate?: Creditors must file a claim with the probate court or the personal representative within the Minnesota statutory time limit for claims.
What does 'intestate' mean for heirs?: It means assets will be distributed according to Minnesota intestacy laws rather than a will.

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Legal terms in this notice

Informal appointment: A registrar-approved appointment of a personal representative without formal court hearing.
Personal representative: Person authorized to manage the deceased's estate, pay debts, and distribute assets.
Intestate: Died without a valid will; state law decides distribution of assets.

Full Notice Text

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF SIBLEYDistrict CourtTenth Judicial DistrictProbate DivisionCourt File No. 72-PR-26-13NOTICE OF INFORMALAPPOINTMENT OFPERSONAL REPRESENTATIVEANDNOTICE TO CREDITORS(INTESTATE)Estate of KIM RONALD STRESEMANN,AKA KIM R. STRESEMANN, Decedent.Notice is given that an application forinformal appointment of personal repre‐sentative has been filed with the Regis‐trar. No will has been presented for pro‐bate. The application has been granted.Notice is also given that the Registrarhas informally appointed Laura S. Strese‐mann, whose address is 3102 MissionRoad, Alton, Illinois, 62002, as personalrepresentative of the Estate of the Dece‐dent. Any heir or other interested personmay be entitled to appointment as per‐sonal representative or may object tothe appointment of the personal repre‐sentative. Unless