How do I object to probate of the will?

File a written objection with the St. Louis County Probate Court before the June 1, 2026 hearing time.

Who is the nominated personal representative?

Colleen Ross of 4232 Highway 100, Aurora, MN 55705 is nominated to serve.

Probate — 300 South 5th Avenue, Virginia, MN (69VI-PR-26-44)

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A court hearing on June 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. will consider formally admitting James Bruce White's October 21, 2021 will and appointing Colleen Ross as personal representative for an unsupervised probate administration. Objections must be filed before the hearing.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: June 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom
Will dated October 21, 2021 seeks formal probate
Colleen Ross (Aurora, MN) nominated as personal representative
Objections must be filed with the court before the hearing
Probate will be unsupervised if appointment granted

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Virginia
Address

300 South 5th Avenue, Virginia, MN

Case #

69VI-PR-26-44

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you do not file an objection before the June 1, 2026 hearing, the court may admit the will and appoint Colleen Ross as personal representative, allowing unsupervised administration to proceed.

What to do next

1
File an objection if you oppose
Submit a written objection to the St. Louis County Probate Court before the June 1, 2026 hearing at 8:30 a.m.
2
Attend the hearing
Join the June 1, 2026 8:30 a.m. remote Zoom hearing at the Sixth Judicial District Probate Court, 300 South 5th Avenue, Virginia, MN.
3
Contact the nominated representative
Reach out to Colleen Ross at 4232 Highway 100, Aurora, MN 55705 if you have estate information or concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What happens at the June 1, 2026 hearing?: The court will decide whether to admit the will and appoint Colleen Ross as personal representative for unsupervised administration.
How do I object to probate of the will?: File a written objection with the St. Louis County Probate Court before the June 1, 2026 hearing time.
Who is the nominated personal representative?: Colleen Ross of 4232 Highway 100, Aurora, MN 55705 is nominated to serve.

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Legal terms in this notice

formal probate: A court process to officially admit a will to probate after a hearing.
personal representative: Person appointed to manage the decedent's estate and settle affairs.
unsupervised administration: Estate administration without ongoing court oversight after appointment.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING
ON PETITION FOR FORMAL
PROBATE OF WILL AND
FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
(Formal-Unsupervised)

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No. 69VI-PR-26-44
Estate of:
JAMES BRUCE WHITE, also known as JAMES B. WHITE, as JAMES WHITE, and as JIM WHITE,
          Decedent
     It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 1st, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 300 South 5th Avenue, Virginia, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of Decedent, dated October 21, 2021, (“the Will”), and for the appointment of Colleen Ross, whose address is: 4232 Highway 100, Aurora, MN 55705, as Personal Representative of Decedent's estate in an unsupervised administration.
     *This hearing will be held remotely via Zoom Technology.
     Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Cour

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