Estate Planning & Probate in Fergus County, Montana
Fergus County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in 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 Fergus County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Fergus County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Fergus County→The Probate Process in Fergus 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 Fergus County, probate runs through the District Court at 712 West Main Street, Suite 303, Lewistown. The court sits in the 10th Judicial District. The same 10th Judicial District also serves Judith Basin and Petroleum.
Full Fergus Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Fergus County · 10th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk and Recorder
Fergus County · Clerk and Recorder / Election Administrator · Janel Tucek
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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
Probate matters heard on regular court calendar. Contact clerk for specific scheduling.
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