Estate Planning & Probate in Custer County, Montana
Most Custer County estate questions come down to one fork: avoid probate before a death, or work through it after one. 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 Custer County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Custer County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Custer County→The Probate Process in Custer 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 Custer County, probate runs through the District Court at 1010 Main Street, Miles City. The court sits in the 16th Judicial District.
Full Custer Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Custer County · 16th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk and Recorder
Custer County · Clerk and Recorder · Linda Corbett
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E-recording
$20 for the first page plus $10 for each additional page; a 2-page TOD deed records for $30; TOD deeds are exempt from transfer tax.
Full recording details →Verified September 7, 2026 · Source
Local Procedures at the District Court
The court offers a self-help center, in Interactive self-help legal kiosk, Custer County courthouse mezzanine, Miles City. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice.
Probate matters calendared on Law and Motion calendar. Must calendar with judicial assistant by 4:00 PM on business day before Law and Motion.
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