Chouteau County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form (Montana)

All Chouteau County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Chouteau County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Chouteau County compliant document last validated/updated 9/26/2024

Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Chouteau County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Chouteau County compliant document last validated/updated 10/2/2024

Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Chouteau County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Chouteau County compliant document last validated/updated 7/31/2024

When using these Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Chouteau County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Chouteau County Clerk / Recorder

Courthouse - 1308 Franklin St, Fort Benton, Montana 59442

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (406) 622-5151

Local jurisdictions located in Chouteau County include:

  • Big Sandy
  • Carter
  • Floweree
  • Fort Benton
  • Geraldine
  • Highwood
  • Loma

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Chouteau County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Chouteau County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Chouteau County?

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

Can the Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Chouteau County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Chouteau County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Montana or Chouteau County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Chouteau County Affidavit of Deceased Joint Tenant forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

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)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Chouteau 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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