Estate Planning & Probate in DeKalb County, Missouri
There are two reasons people look up DeKalb 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 Circuit Court - Probate Division details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Circuit Court - Probate Division, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in DeKalb County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a DeKalb County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in DeKalb County→The Probate Process in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County, probate runs through the Circuit Court - Probate Division at 109 West Main Street, Maysville. The court sits in the 43rd Judicial Circuit. DeKalb County shares the 43rd Judicial Circuit with Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess and Livingston.
Full DeKalb Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Circuit Court - Probate Division
DeKalb County · 43rd Judicial Circuit
Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
Recorder of Deeds
DeKalb County · Recorder of Deeds · Ashley D. Johnson
Address
Phone
Hours
E-recording
$26 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $29; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 7, 2026 · Source
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