Estate Planning & Probate in Roosevelt County, Montana
Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Roosevelt County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Roosevelt County→The Probate Process in Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt County, probate runs through the District Court at 400 2nd Avenue South, Suite 210, Wolf Point. The court sits in the 15th Judicial District. Roosevelt County shares the 15th Judicial District with Daniels and Sheridan.
Full Roosevelt Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Roosevelt County · 15th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk and Recorder
Roosevelt County · Clerk and Recorder · Tracy Miranda
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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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