Minnesota Partition Act; partition of real property provided, notice requirements for eminent domain proceedings modified, and application of a legislative enactment relating to transfer of death deeds clarified.

HF 359 creates a new "Minnesota Partition Act" (Chapter 558A) that will govern how shared property is divided starting August 1, 2025. It replaces older rules for partition actions, clarifies notice requirements for eminent domain proceedings (requiring a posted sign on property if service is by publication), and clarifies how transfer-on-death deeds apply. This bill directly affects property owners involved in disputes over shared ownership, such as co-owners of land or heirs with future claims. The key changes simplify the process for dividing property, require specific notice during eminent domain actions, and eliminate confusion about transfer-on-death deeds.