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Stillwater County Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death Form

Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Form

Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Guide

Stillwater County Affidavit of Death Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Stillwater County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Stillwater County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Death Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

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Important: Your property must be located in Stillwater County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Stillwater County Clerk / Recorder
Address:
400 3rd Ave North / PO Box 149
Columbus, Montana 59019

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri

Phone: (406) 322-8000

Recording Tips for Stillwater County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these

Cities and Jurisdictions in Stillwater County

Properties in any of these areas use Stillwater County forms:

  • Absarokee
  • Columbus
  • Fishtail
  • Nye
  • Park City
  • Rapelje
  • Reed Point

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Stillwater County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Stillwater County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Stillwater County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Stillwater County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Stillwater County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Stillwater County?

Recording fees in Stillwater County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (406) 322-8000 for current fees.

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Transferring Title under a Montana Beneficiary Deed

In 2007, the Montana Legislature enacted the state's beneficiary deed law, found at Montana Code Annotated Section 72-6-121. All following parenthetical references identify the part of that section which contains additional information. The statute outlines the requirements for a beneficiary to gain ownership of real property from a beneficiary deed at 72-6-121(12).

The process involves completing and recording an affidavit of death. This document must contain the information specified in 7-4-2613(1)(c), including recording details from the beneficiary deed, a full legal description of the property interest, names and addresses of all surviving grantee beneficiaries, and evidence of the owner's death. In addition, attach an official copy of the deceased owner's death certificate. When the affidavit of death is completed and notarized, submit it to the clerk and recorder in each county in which the real property or any part of the real property is located.

Beneficiaries take ownership of the property subject to any mortgages, taxes, and obligations of record (1), including claims from the department of public health and human services may assert a claim pursuant to 53-6-167 for medical assistance (7). Because of these or other reasons, some beneficiaries may decide not to accept the transfer. In that case, follow the procedures outlined in 72-2-811 to disclaim the interest.

Each circumstance is unique, so contact an attorney with specific questions or for complex situations.

(Montana BD Affidavit of Death Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Stillwater County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Beneficiary Deed Affidavit of Death meets all recording requirements specific to Stillwater County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Stillwater County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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