What is a petition for determination of descent?

It's a court request to determine who inherits property of a deceased person who died more than three years ago.

How do I object to the petition?

File your written objection with the court before the hearing or raise it at the June 1 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 (Virginia, MN) via Zoom; objections must be filed before or raised at the hearing.

Key Takeaways

Hearing on petition for descent: June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM (Virginia, MN)
Proceeding is to assign decedent's Minnesota property to heirs
Objections must be filed before or raised at the hearing
Hearing will be conducted via Zoom

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days 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 June 1, 2026 or raised at the hearing, the court will likely grant the petition and legally assign the decedent's Minnesota property to the petitioned persons.

What to do next

1
Attend or join the June 1 hearing
Appear in person at St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, or join via Zoom on June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM.
2
File written objection before hearing
Submit any objection to the court prior to June 1, 2026 so it is on file before the hearing.
3
Contact the petitioner or court for details
Reach out to the filing party (Judith A. Houg) or the St. Louis County District Court clerk for Zoom access and filing instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is a petition for determination of descent?: It's a court request to determine who inherits property of a deceased person who died more than three years ago.
When and where is the hearing?: The hearing is June 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM in St. Louis County District Court, Virginia, Minnesota, held via Zoom.
How do I object to the petition?: File your written objection with the court before the hearing or raise it at the June 1 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 without a probate proceeding.
Decedent: The person who has died and whose property is at issue.

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