Estate Planning & Probate in Missoula County, Montana
There are two reasons people look up Missoula County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. Start with your situation below; both paths use Missoula County's actual court and recording 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 Missoula County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Missoula County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Missoula County→The Probate Process in Missoula 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 Missoula County, probate runs through the District Court at 200 West Broadway, Missoula. The court sits in the 4th Judicial District. Missoula County shares the 4th Judicial District with Mineral.
Full Missoula Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Missoula County · 4th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk and Recorder
Missoula County · Clerk and Recorder / Treasurer / Surveyor · Tyler Gernant
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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, open Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM), in Next to the Clerk of District Court office, Missoula County Courthouse, 200 West Broadway, 2nd Floor. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 406-258-3428 for details.
Personal Representative must file certificate required by Mont. Code Ann. § 72-3-1006 or declaration stating federal estate tax return was not required. Copy of will must be attached to petition for probate. Original will must be filed with clerk.
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