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Docket No. 38097 · North Dakota

Traill County
Probate Court

In North Dakota, estates are probated in the District Court (Probate Division). This page gathers where to file in Traill County, the state rules that apply, and where every detail comes from.

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County seat
Hillsboro
Population
7,908
Court
District Court
Record
Courthouse mapped
ND · 3809747°27′ N · 97°10′ W
● Traill County Courthouse
located via OpenStreetMap
Small-estate limit
$100,000
Wait 30 days after death
Creditor window
3 months
N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-19-01 & § 30.1-19-03
Executor fee
Reasonable
Reasonable fee set by the court
Death taxes
None
No state death tax
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Where to file in Traill County

Handled by
District Court (Probate Division)In North Dakota, probate cases are filed and heard in the District Court across the 8 judicial districts under the Uniform Probate Code.
County building
Traill County Courthouse 114 West Caledonia Avenue, Hillsboro, ND 58045 OpenStreetMap · view the map entry
Phone
No phone number published in an open source. Use the county website's contact page — we don't list numbers we can't source.
Opening hours
Not published in an open source. Check the court or county website before you go.
County website
co.traill.nd.usWikidata
State courts & e-filing
ndcourts.govCase search: North Dakota Supreme Court Public Access Case Search
§ II

How probate runs in Traill County

Six stages, with the North Dakota rules that set the pace.

  1. 01

    Secure the original will

    Find the original signed will and order certified death certificates. North Dakota deadline: Must deliver will to clerk promptly; 3-year deadline for informal or formal probate.

  2. 02

    Pick the right track

    If the probate estate is under $100,000, a small-estate procedure (N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-01) may avoid full administration.

  3. 03

    Petition the court

    File the petition with the District Court (Probate Division) for Traill County. The court appoints the executor or administrator and issues letters.

  4. 04

    Inventory the estate

    Open an estate bank account (the IRS issues the EIN), list assets at date-of-death values and file the inventory if the court requires it.

  5. 05

    Notify creditors

    Publish or send notice to creditors. Window: 3 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors.

  6. 06

    Account and distribute

    Pay debts, taxes and fees (N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-18-19), file the final account if required, distribute to heirs and ask to close the estate.

Need help with an estate in Traill County, North Dakota?

Where to get help.

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  1. 01 North Dakota courts — self-help & formsOfficial judiciary website: forms, filing rules and e-filing.
  2. 02 Legal aid directory — LawHelp.orgNonprofit directory of free and low-cost legal aid by state, including probate and estates.
  3. 03 Find a probate lawyer — American Bar AssociationState-by-state links to bar lawyer-referral services and pro bono programs.
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North Dakota rules that apply here

Probate law is state law — these apply in all 53 North Dakota counties.

Small estates
$100,000 (entire estate less liens; collection of personal property by affidavit)N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-01 · wait 30 days
Filing the will
Must deliver will to clerk promptly; 3-year deadline for informal or formal probate
Creditor claims
3 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditorsN.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-19-01 & § 30.1-19-03
Executor fees
Reasonable compensation approved by District Court (N.D.C.C. § 30.1-18-19)N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-18-19 · estimate the fee
Handwritten wills
Recognized. North Dakota recognizes holographic wills if signature and material provisions are in testator's handwriting (NDCC § 30.1-08-02).
Estate tax
No state estate tax.North Dakota has no state estate tax.
Inheritance tax
No.No inheritance tax in North Dakota.
Typical duration
6 to 9 monthsA lawyer is not required by statute, though most formal estates use one.

Rules re-checked Sept 2026 against: ndlegis.gov (statute) · ndlegis.gov (statute)

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Neighbouring probate courts

TraillSteeleGrand ForksCassGriggsBarnes
Related officeTraill County Clerk & RecorderDeath certificates, recorded deeds and marriage records for the estate file.uscountyclerks.com ↗ Related officeTraill County Property AppraiserAssessed values and parcel records for the estate inventory.uspropertyappraisers.com ↗
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Questions about Traill County probate

Where is the Traill County Probate Court located?
In North Dakota, probate is handled by the District Court (Probate Division). The Traill County Courthouse is mapped in OpenStreetMap at 114 West Caledonia Avenue, Hillsboro, ND 58045. Check the official county website (co.traill.nd.us) to confirm which counter or building handles probate filings.
What is the small estate affidavit limit in Traill County, ND?
Small-estate rules are set by state law, so they are the same in every North Dakota county: $100,000 (entire estate less liens; collection of personal property by affidavit) (N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-01). The waiting period is 30 days.
How do I search probate case records in Traill County?
Start with the North Dakota judiciary website (ndcourts.gov), which points to North Dakota Supreme Court Public Access Case Search. Older files and certified copies are requested from the probate clerk in Hillsboro.
What are the deadlines for filing a will and creditor claims in Traill County?
Will: Must deliver will to clerk promptly; 3-year deadline for informal or formal probate. Creditors: 3 months after the date of first publication of notice to creditors (N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-19-01 & § 30.1-19-03).
How much can an executor charge in Traill County?
North Dakota rule: Reasonable compensation approved by District Court (N.D.C.C. § 30.1-18-19) (N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-18-19). You can estimate the amount with our executor fee calculator.