Court File Number: 16-PR-26-53
In Re: Estate of James Lloyd Thompson, a/k/a James L. Thompson, Decedent.
NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT (TESTATE)
Maren L. Thompson (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent.
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 18th, 2026 a hearing will be held via Zoom at the Cook County Courthouse, 411 West Second Street, Grand Marais, Minnesota, on a Petition for Determination of Descent – Testate. The petition represents that the Decedent died testate more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota.
The petition requests the Court probate the decedent’s last Will dated October 6, 1992 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 and Order as provided by law and by:
a. Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing; and
b. Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 525.312
BY THE COURT
/s/ Pearson, Shawn
Judge of the District Court
Dated: April 8, 2026
Kathy McFarlane – Interim // Matthew Dressel – Deputy
Court Administrator
SMITH LAW, PLLC
Tyson Smith, MN (#0395670)
1710 W. Hwy 61, PO Box 66
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218)387-9800
tyson@arrowheadlegal.com
Attorney for Petitioner Maren L. Thompson
Northshore Journal: April 24 & May 1, 2026
