Estate Planning & Probate in Wibaux County, Montana
There are two reasons people look up Wibaux County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through 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 Wibaux County→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a Wibaux County home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in Wibaux County→The Probate Process in Wibaux 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 Wibaux County, probate runs through the District Court at 203 South Wibaux Street, Wibaux. The court sits in the 7th Judicial District. The same 7th Judicial District also serves Dawson, McCone, Prairie and Richland.
Full Wibaux Countyprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
District Court
Wibaux County · 7th Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
County Clerk and Recorder
Wibaux County
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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
Local Procedures at the District Court
The court offers a self-help center, in Self-Help Law Station at the Clerk of District Court, 203 South Wibaux Street, Wibaux, MT 59353. Staff can review paperwork for completeness and explain procedures, though they cannot provide legal advice. Call 406-796-2484 for details.
Probate matters heard on regular court calendar. Contact clerk for specific scheduling.
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