Probate

The Clerk of 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 District Court's office to be filed.  The filing fee for a probate case is $100.00.

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.  (https://courts.mt.gov/forms/. )  It is recommended that you check with an attorney to see if this document is applicable for your situation.