Probate

The Clerk of the District Court's office does not have forms for probate cases. Therefore, it is best to contact an attorney for assistance.

Once the probate documents are filled out, they are brought to the Clerk of the District Court's office to be filed. The filing fee for a probate case is $100.

If the estate amounts to less than $50,000, there is a document entitled Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent available at the state law library website. (Montana Judicial Branch. ) It is recommended that you check with an attorney to see if this document applies to your situation.