How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares of a Deceased Parent’s House in Montana
Detailed Answer — How to buy out co‑heirs’ shares in a deceased parent’s Montana house instead of forcing a probate sale This overview explains the common steps and legal considerations when one heir wants to buy the other heirs’ interests in real estate that belonged to a deceased parent under Montana law. This is educational […]
Read article →Recovering Funds Withdrawn from a Deceased Parent's Accounts — Montana
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific situation, consult a Montana-licensed attorney or the probate court. Quick answer If a person withdraws money or charges a credit card after a parent dies and the account belonged solely to the deceased, those withdrawals or charges […]
Read article →Montana: Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land
When and How a Court Can Appoint a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs in Montana Probate Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a Montana probate attorney about your situation. Detailed answer — can a court appoint a guardian ad litem for minor heirs before selling inherited land? Yes. In Montana probate […]
Read article →Montana: How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors
Detailed Answer — Selling an Inherited Home with Minor Co-Owners in Montana Overview: When a house is inherited by multiple co-owners and one or more heirs are minors, Montana law generally requires use of the probate process or a guardianship/committee procedure to protect the minor’s interest before title can be freely conveyed. The usual path […]
Read article →Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Montana: What to Include
Year’s Allowance Petition — What to Include When You File in Montana This FAQ-style guide explains what generally should be included when you file a petition for a year’s allowance (a short-term family support allowance) under Montana probate practice. This is an educational summary, not legal advice. Detailed Answer — What a year’s allowance petition […]
Read article →How to Handle a Parent's Estate in Montana — Practical Steps and Checklist
Frequently Asked Question — Handling a Parent’s Estate in Montana Quick overview: This FAQ explains the common steps people take to handle a deceased parent’s estate under Montana law. It uses a short hypothetical example to illustrate the process. This information is educational only and is not legal advice. Hypothetical facts (for illustration) Imagine your […]
Read article →Switching to a Small Estate Process in Montana
Switching to Montana’s Small Estate Process: What to Do When an Allowance Cap Is Reached Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, contact a Montana probate attorney or your local court. Detailed answer Overview — simplified probate options in Montana Montana allows […]
Read article →Montana: Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When Your Name Is Not on the Deed
Short answer Paying delinquent property taxes on inherited land protects the property from a tax sale and preserves its value, but it does not automatically make you the legal owner if your name is not on the deed. Your payment gives you documentary proof of payment and may support a civil claim (for reimbursement or […]
Read article →Who Inherits and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies — Montana
How to Identify the Rightful Heirs and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies (Montana) Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific situation, talk with a Montana probate attorney. Detailed answer — step-by-step guide under Montana law When a grandparent dies, ownership of their […]
Read article →Montana: How a Sole Heir Can Seek Reconsideration of Letters of Administration and Removal of an Administrator
Detailed Answer — Overview If you are the sole heir under Montana intestacy law and someone else has letters of administration (the court-issued authority to manage the estate), you can ask the probate court to reconsider that appointment and ask the court to remove the current administrator so you can be appointed instead. Montana handles […]
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