Montana § 72-3-1103 - Small Estates -- Summary Administration Procedure
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-3-1103 — Small Estates -- Summary Administration Procedure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-3-1103. Small Estates -- Summary Administration Procedure
Small estates -- summary administration procedure. If it appears from the inventory and appraisal that the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed homestead allowance, exempt property, family allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable funeral expenses, and reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent, the personal representative, without giving notice to the creditors, may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto and file a closing statement as provided in 72-3-1104 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-3-1103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-3-1103 cover?
Section 72-3-1103 ("Small Estates -- Summary Administration Procedure") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 72-3-1103?
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