Montana Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as May 18, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Montana Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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Montana's Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant
The Montana Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant form is appropriate for use by a surviving joint tenant, as identified on a recorded real property deed.
Montana Code Annotated defines how joint tenancy is created at Section 70-20-105 and the associated right of survivorship at 70-20-310.
Under 72-16-503, to formally initiate the process of perfecting the title, the surviving owner should complete and record an affidavit containing those matters required by 7-4-2613(1)(c). Among other details, this document should identify the parties, the property, and the recording information. Also include an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate.
Submit the affidavit and any other necessary paperwork to the clerk and recorder for each county in which the real property or any part of the property is located.
This is an important step because it contributes to a clear chain of title (ownership history), which should, in turn, make future sales of the property less complex. It also serves as public notice of the change in the property's status.
Each case is unique, however, so contact an attorney for complex situations or with specific questions.
(Montana Affidavit of DJT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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"Well written form, and the guidance document and example supplied were very helpful."
"Uploading the document was simple, and it was recorded much faster than I thought! Deeds.com makes t…"
"good product, but would prefer an editable document, such as word"
"Great Product no problems filing"
"I found your instructions and sample for completing a quit-claim deed in Arizona to be simple and ea…"
Common Uses for Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant
- Establish legal standing to manage a decedent's real property
- Document succession of interest in community property
- Document the death of a property owner for public record
- Document survivorship rights for jointly held property
- Support a title search or title insurance claim
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our affidavit of deceased joint tenant forms are specifically formatted for each county in Montana.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.