Quick facts
- Court
- District Court, Valley CountyMontana judicial districts often serve several counties; probate is filed with the clerk of district court in the county.
- Address
- 501 Court Square #6, Glasgow, MT 59230
- Phone
- 406-228-6268
- Fax
- 406-228-6212
- Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Website
- Official court website
- Case lookup
- Search probate cases and records
Court details last updated . Court name from Montana Judicial Branch.
Filing fees
| What you file | Fee |
|---|---|
| Petition for Probate | $100 |
As listed on the court's website, last checked . Fees change; confirm the amount with the clerk before you file or on the court's website.
Forms
Montana probate forms to download
9 PDFs, 2 of them from this court. Every Valley County form with a summary and its source.
- DD 214 Death Certificate Application (PDF)PDF
- Valley County Job Application (PDF)PDF
- Accessing A Deceased Person's Financial AccountsPDF
- Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of DecedentPDF
- Affidavit of DeathPDF
- Fiduciary StatementPDF
- Life Insurance - An Estate Planning ToolPDF
- Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Montana Supreme CourtPDF
- Small Claims Court ChecklistPDF
Federal forms an executor may need, such as IRS Form 56 or Social Security and VA forms, are on the federal forms page.
Probate in Montana
- Simple probate
- 6-12 months
- Complex estate
- 12-18 months
- Small estate limit
- $100,000
State-level figures from our Montana probate guide. General information, not legal advice.
Common questions
Where do I file probate in Valley County, Montana?
File with the District Court, Valley County at 501 Court Square #6, Glasgow, MT 59230. The court's phone number is 406-228-6268.
How much does it cost to file probate in Valley County?
The fees we have on record for the District Court, Valley County are: Petition for Probate: $100. Other fees may apply; confirm the current amounts with the clerk before you file.
When is the District Court, Valley County open?
Listed office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
How long does probate take in Montana?
A simple probate in Montana usually takes about 6-12 months. A complex estate can take 12-18 months.
Is there a small estate option in Montana?
In Montana, the collection of personal property by affidavit has a limit of $100,000 (Mont. Code Ann. § 72-3-1101). It can be used 30 days after the death. The affidavit collects personal property only; real estate needs probate or another procedure.
Where can I get probate forms for Valley County?
This page links 9 Montana probate forms you can download as PDFs, listed under Forms.
Notes
The Clerk of the District Court manages Valley County's official court records, including probate records. The Clerk of the District Court's office does not have forms for probate cases; it's best to contact an attorney for assistance. 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. Contact the Clerk of Court for more information or a copy of specific forms.
Your next step
- Montana probate guide
How probate works in the state, step by step.
- Executor compensation in Montana
No set percentage. The executor gets reasonable pay.
- DeathUSHow many certified death certificates you'll need
The court, banks and insurers each want a certified copy; count them before you order.
- DeathUSWhat letters testamentary are
The court document that lets the executor deal with banks and title companies.
- DeathUSWhat to do when someone dies: a checklist
The first days and weeks, from the death certificate to closing accounts.
Funeral homes near the Valley County probate court
- FuneralUSBell Mortuary
Glasgow, MT · under 1 mi from the court
- FuneralUSSearch all funeral homes on FuneralUS
Find more funeral homes near Valley County on the FuneralUS map.