Estate Planning & Probate in Johnson County, Missouri
Johnson County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Johnson County's actual court and recording 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 Johnson County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Johnson County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Johnson County→The Probate Process in Johnson 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 Johnson County, probate runs through the Circuit Court - Probate Division at 101 West Market Street, Warrensburg. The court sits in the 17th Judicial Circuit. Johnson County shares the 17th Judicial Circuit with Cass.
Full Johnson Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Circuit Court - Probate Division
Johnson County · 17th Judicial Circuit
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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Recorder of Deeds
Johnson County · Recorder of Deeds
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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
Local Procedures at the Circuit Court - Probate Division
Probate records for cases filed after June 6, 2005 accessible at Johnson County Justice Center, Circuit Court, 101 W. Market Street, Warrensburg. The 300 N. Holden courthouse is closed for remodeling; Circuit Court offices are at the Justice Center on W. Market Street.
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