Estate Planning & Probate in Montgomery County, Kansas
There are two reasons people look up Montgomery County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local District Court details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the District Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in Montgomery County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Montgomery County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Montgomery County→The Probate Process in Montgomery County
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Montgomery County, probate runs through the District Court at 300 E Main St, Suite 201, Independence. The court sits in the 14th Judicial District. Montgomery County shares the 14th Judicial District with Chautauqua.
Full Montgomery Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Montgomery County · 14th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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Register of Deeds
Montgomery County · Marilyn Calhoun
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$21 for the first page plus $17 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $38; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 4, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the District Court
The court offers a self-help center. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice.
The 14th Judicial District has three court locations: Independence (main, 300 E Main St), Coffeyville (102 W 7th St), and Sedan (215 N Chautauqua). Verify which location handles your specific filing.
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