Estate Planning for Maries County, Missouri Property Owners

For most Maries County homeowners, the house is what drags an estate into probate. A transfer-on-death deed or a living trust keeps it out—here is how to set up either one and record it locally.

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For a Maries County property owner, the biggest probate risk is the home itself. Real estate is what forces most families into the Circuit Court - Probate Division. The two tools that keep a Maries County home out of probate are a transfer-on-death deed recorded with the Circuit Clerk & Recorder, and a revocable living trust that holds title to the property.

Skipping this planning step means the Circuit Court - Probate Division decides who receives the property: a simple Missouri probate takes 6+ months and opens with about $115 in court filing fees. Missouri also lets owners name a transfer-on-death beneficiary on vehicle titles, which keeps cars out of the same process.

Record a Transfer-on-Death Deed in Maries County

A beneficiary deed names a beneficiary who receives Maries County property automatically at the owner's death, without probate. It is recorded with the Circuit Clerk & Recorder during the owner's lifetime and can be revoked at any time.

Before recording, a Missouri beneficiary deed is signed with notary acknowledgmentRSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Aug 24, 2026View source. The deed takes effect only if it is recorded before the owner's deathRSMo 461.003 to 461.081Verified Aug 24, 2026View source.

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Where to Record Property Documents

Deeds and other real property documents for Maries County are recorded with the Circuit Clerk & Recorder, led by Circuit Clerk and Recorder Mark Buschmann, at 211 Fourth St, Vienna, MO 65582. Phone: 573-422-3338.

Documents submitted by mail go to P.O. Box 490, Vienna, MO 65582.

The Circuit Clerk & Recorder charges $26 for the first page plus $3 for each additional page. A 2-page beneficiary deed costs $29 to record in Maries County. A beneficiary deed is exempt from transfer tax.

Maries County accepts electronic recording through CSC.

Recording Office Record

Circuit Clerk & Recorder

Maries County · Circuit Clerk and Recorder · Mark Buschmann

Address

211 Fourth StVienna, MO 65582Mailing: P.O. Box 490, Vienna, MO 65582

Fax

573-422-3976

E-recording

Available via CSC

Recording fees

Base fee (first page)$26
Each additional page$3
Transfer tax on a TOD deedExempt

RSMo 59.310.6(1), 59.319, 59.321, 59.800, 50.1190

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Estate Planning Attorneys Serving Maries County

FirmRolla, MO

Williams Robinson Wiggins PC

Since 1930 · Serves 6 counties

Rolla firm on the fourth floor of 901 N Pine Street, with roots dating to 1930. Its estates and trusts practice covers probate administration, estate claims, probate and trust litigation, and guardianships and conservatorships, along with will and trust preparation and non-probate transfers. Ownership passed to shareholders Emily Guffey, Carolyn Buschjost, and Lance Thurman in November 2024.

PracticesEstate PlanningProbate LitigationTrust LitigationGuardianshipand 4 more

Office
901 N Pine St, 4th FloorRolla, MO 65401

FirmJefferson City, MO

Melanie G. Moffat LLC

Serves 10 counties

Solo Jefferson City practice serving Cole County and mid-Missouri. Handles probate and trust administration, wills and trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianship and conservatorship matters. Melanie Moffat has practiced law in Missouri since 1992 and opened her own firm in 2003.

PracticesEstate PlanningTrust AdministrationGuardianshipProbate AdministrationWills Trusts

Office
507 E High StJefferson City, MO 65101

FirmSpringfield, MO

The Piatchek Law Firm, LLC

Serves the whole state

Springfield law firm helping families understand Missouri probate laws. Experienced lawyers handle probate in many county courts throughout Missouri, guiding clients from opening estates to closing them.

PracticesEstate PlanningElder LawAsset ProtectionProbate Administration

Office
1546 E Bradford PkwySpringfield, MO 65804
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