Estate Planning & Probate in Judith Basin County, Montana
Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Judith Basin County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Judith Basin County→The Probate Process in Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin County, probate runs through the District Court at 91 North 3rd Street, Stanford. The court sits in the 10th Judicial District. Judith Basin County shares the 10th Judicial District with Fergus and Petroleum.
Full Judith Basin Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Judith Basin County · 10th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
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County Clerk and Recorder
Judith Basin County · Clerk and Recorder · Amanda H. Kelly
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$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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