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After a parent dies · Montana
Transfer-on-death deeds for a home in Montana
In Montana, a transfer on death deed must be recorded with the county clerk and recorder before the owner dies. In Montana, the deed must say the transfer to the beneficiary happens at the owner's death. In Montana, during the owner's life the deed does not affect the rights of the owner's creditors.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- In Montana, a transfer on death deed must be recorded with the county clerk and recorder before the owner dies. Montana Code § 72-6-408. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Montana, the deed must say the transfer to the beneficiary happens at the owner's death. Montana Code § 72-6-408. Checked November 2, 2026
- In Montana, during the owner's life the deed does not affect the rights of the owner's creditors. Montana Code § 72-6-411. Checked November 2, 2026
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Will or trust copies
- Death certificates
- Court papers naming the executor
- Accounts and property papers
- Bills and letters to close out
- Family land papers (heirs' property)
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More for Montana
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- How to order a death certificate in Montana
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Neighbouring states
- Transfer-on-death deeds for a home in North Dakota
- Transfer-on-death deeds for a home in South Dakota
- Transfer-on-death deeds for a home in Missouri
- Transfer-on-death deeds for a home in Nebraska
Questions
Where do these Montana facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Montana Code § 72-6-408; Montana Code § 72-6-411. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Montana or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for after a parent dies?
A good start: Will or trust copies; Death certificates; Court papers naming the executor; Accounts and property papers; Bills and letters to close out; Family land papers (heirs' property). Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.