What is a Petition for Determination of Descent?

It asks the court to legally determine who inherits the decedent's property when ownership is unclear.

How do I object to the petition?

File your written objection with the court before the hearing or raise it at the July 20, 2026 hearing.

Probate — Virginia (69VI-PR-26-65)

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A petition has been filed asking the St. Louis County court to determine who inherits property of the decedent Daryl Anthony Lien. A hearing is set for July 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM (via Zoom) where objections must be raised or filed beforehand.

Key Takeaways

Hearing set July 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM via Zoom
Petition seeks court determination of descent for decedent's property
Decedent died over three years ago with Minnesota property
Objections must be filed or raised by the hearing

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Virginia
Case #: 69VI-PR-26-65

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If you don't respond

If you do not file or raise objections before or at the July 20, 2026 hearing, and the petition is proper, the court will grant the petition and legally assign the decedent's Minnesota property to the persons the petition names.

What to do next

1
Attend or join the July 20, 2026 hearing
Join the 8:30 AM Zoom hearing in St. Louis County District Court at Virginia to hear the petition and raise objections.
2
File a written objection if you oppose
File your objection with the court prior to the July 20, 2026 hearing so it is part of the record.
3
Contact the petitioner or court for details
Contact Suzanne E. Lien or St. Louis County District Court for Zoom access and filing instructions (court file No. 69VI-PR-26-65).

Frequently asked questions

What is a Petition for Determination of Descent?: It asks the court to legally determine who inherits the decedent's property when ownership is unclear.
When and how is the hearing scheduled?: The hearing is July 20, 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 your written objection with the court before the hearing or raise it at the July 20, 2026 hearing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for Determination of Descent: A court request to decide who legally inherits the decedent's property when no probate administration is open.

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-26-65
In Re: Estate of Daryl Anthony Lien, aka
Daryl A. Lien and Daryl Lien
          Decedent.
     Suzanne E. Lien has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on July 20th, 2026, at 8:30 AM, a hearing will be held in this Court at Virginia, Minnesota, on the petition. This hearing will be held via Zoom Technology.
     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 gi

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