Estate Planning & Probate in Liberty County, Montana
Liberty County estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.
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 Liberty County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Liberty County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Liberty County→The Probate Process in Liberty 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 Liberty County, probate runs through the District Court at 111 1st Street East, Chester. The court sits in the 12th Judicial District. Liberty County shares the 12th Judicial District with Chouteau and Hill.
Full Liberty Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Liberty County · 12th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk and Recorder
Liberty County · Clerk and Recorder / Election Administrator · Davin Padmos
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Phone
$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.
Montana Estate Planning Articles
Articles about estate planning, probate, and trusts relevant to families in Liberty County.
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