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Our goal is to lift the burden off your shoulders, so you can focus on what is most important—coming to terms with your loss and preparing to move on with your life.
Steve Darty
When a loved one has passed, what all must be done? We need to secure property, obtain death certificates, close accounts, notify the credit agencies, and the list goes on, particularly when dependents are involved. We need a forum to address all of the legal matters triggered as well. In Montana, that usually means opening probate.
Montana Probate is administered in the County District Court and is therefore public information. In Montana, probate is typically an “informal” process, meaning there are no appearances in front of a judge, but rather all documents are filed with the Clerk of District Court, assuming the will is uncontested. A personal representative (PR) of the decedent is appointed and has a fiduciary responsibility to the estate to dutifully administer the probate proceedings. This means the PR can be held civilly liable for mismanaging the distributions, even if the mistakes are accidental. This can be a daunting, stressful process and is often performed by someone still dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Montana Elder Law is an experienced Missoula probate law firm helping clients throughout the state of Montana. We help families navigate the process and settle the estate as quickly and economically as possible. Our goal is to lift the burden off your shoulders, so you can focus on what is most important—coming to terms with your loss and preparing to move on with your life. If a loved one of yours has recently passed and you would like a no-cost, confidential consultation to discuss the next steps, please request a consultation today.
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