How to Get Appointed as Estate Administrator in Montana After an Intestate Death
Disclaimer: This is general educational information and not legal advice. If you need advice for your situation, consult a licensed Montana attorney. Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, how someone in Montana can be appointed by the court to manage a deceased spouse’s estate when the spouse died without a will (intestate) and […]
Read article →Montana: Claiming Surplus Funds After a Deceased Parent’s Foreclosure
How to claim surplus funds after a foreclosure when your parent’s estate was never probated Short answer: Surplus proceeds from a foreclosure belong to the decedent’s estate. If the estate was never probated, you usually must either open a probate or obtain a court determination of heirship (or use Montana’s small‑estate procedures where available) before […]
Read article →Transferring an Inherited Membership Interest in a Single‑Member LLC — Montana
Quick overview Short answer: You can transfer an inherited membership interest in a single-member Montana LLC after probate, but the process depends on the LLC’s operating agreement, Montana LLC law, and whether other members (if any) must approve the transfer. If the deceased was the sole member and you inherit that interest, the estate representative […]
Read article →Montana: Documents the Secretary of State Can Provide to Help a Bank Verify an LLC’s Sole Member
Detailed Answer Short answer: The Montana Secretary of State can provide certified copies of what was filed with the state (for example, the Articles of Organization and a certificate of existence/good standing and the LLC’s filing history). Those documents can prove the LLC’s formation and current standing, but they usually do NOT show the day‑to‑day […]
Read article →How to Request an Estate Accounting During Probate in Montana
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes. Under Montana law, an interested person (for example, a beneficiary, heir, or creditor) can ask the probate court to require the personal representative (executor or administrator) to prepare and file a full accounting of estate assets, receipts, disbursements, and distributions. The court can order an accounting, review it in a […]
Read article →Qualifying as Administrator of a Sibling’s Intestate Estate in Montana
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Montana probate rules to help you understand the process. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Montana attorney or the local probate court. If your sibling died without a will (intestate) in Montana, you can […]
Read article →Montana — Can an Estranged Spouse Claim an Estate If the Divorce Was Not Final?
How an Unfinished Divorce Affects Estate Claims in Montana Short answer: If the divorce was not finalized when the person died, the estranged spouse is still legally the surviving spouse and generally can make claims against the estate. This article explains how that works in Montana, what kinds of claims are possible, and practical next […]
Read article →Recovering Funeral and Pre-Administration Costs in Montana Estates
How to Recover Funeral Expenses and Pre-Administration Costs in Montana Estates Detailed answer — What you can recover and how it works in Montana When you pay funeral bills or other costs for a deceased person before the estate is opened, you may be able to recover those amounts from the estate. In Montana, those […]
Read article →How to Re-record or Update a Joint Survivorship Deed After Co-Owners Die in Montana (MT)
Detailed Answer This FAQ explains, under Montana law, the common steps owners or heirs take to re-record or update title after co-owners who held property as joint tenants with right of survivorship die. This is general information—not legal advice. Laws and local procedures vary. Consult a Montana attorney or your county clerk/recorder for case-specific guidance. […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? — MT
What to Do If a Personal Representative Sends a Payment Without Explaining How They Calculated Your Share (Montana) Short answer: Ask the personal representative for a written, itemized accounting right away. If that does not resolve the issue, you can ask the probate court to compel a full accounting, object to the distribution, and pursue […]
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