What is a hearing for determination of descent?

It's a court hearing to decide who legally inherits the decedent's Minnesota property and to assign ownership.

How do I object to the petition?

File a written objection with the court before the hearing or raise the objection at the June 1, 2026 hearing.

Probate — Virginia (69VI-PR-26-61)

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A petition to determine who inherits property of the late Robert Dean Houg will be heard June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in St. Louis County District Court (hearing via Zoom). The court may assign the decedent’s Minnesota property if no objections are filed.

Key Takeaways

Hearing on petition for descent: June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Hearing location: St. Louis County District Court, Virginia (via Zoom)
Petition seeks court order assigning decedent’s Minnesota property
Object or file objections before or at the hearing

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Virginia
Case #: 69VI-PR-26-61

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If you don't respond

If no objections are filed before the June 1, 2026 hearing or raised at the hearing, the court will likely grant the petition and officially assign the decedent's Minnesota property to the named persons.

What to do next

1
Attend or join the June 1 hearing
Appear in person at the St. Louis County District Court in Virginia or join via Zoom on June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM to object or support the petition.
2
File a written objection
Submit any objections to Court File No. 69VI-PR-26-61 with the St. Louis County District Court before June 1, 2026 if you oppose the petition.
3
Contact the petitioner
Reach out to Judith A. Houg or her attorney (contact info not provided in notice) to state your interest or learn more before the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

What is a hearing for determination of descent?: It's a court hearing to decide who legally inherits the decedent's Minnesota property and to assign ownership.
When and where is the hearing for Robert Dean Houg's estate?: The hearing is June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in St. Louis County District Court, Virginia, and will be held via Zoom.
How do I object to the petition?: File a written objection with the court before the hearing or raise the objection at the June 1, 2026 hearing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for Determination of Descent: A request asking the court to decide who inherits property when someone died and to transfer title accordingly.
Decedent: The person who has died.
Determination of Descent: A court order specifying how a deceased person's property passes to heirs.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR
HEARING ON PETITION FOR
DETERMINATION OF DESCENT

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
DISTRICT COURT
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No.: 69VI-PR-26-61
In Re: Estate of Robert Dean Houg, aka Robert D. Houg and Robert Houg
          Decedent.
     Judith A. Houg has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on June 1st, 2026, at 8:30 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Virginia, Minnesota, on the petition. Hearing held via Zoom.
     The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled.
     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 petition will be granted.
     Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice