Montana § 72-3-610 - General Duties -- Fiduciary
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-3-610 — General Duties -- Fiduciary, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-3-610. General Duties -- Fiduciary
General duties -- fiduciary. A personal representative is a fiduciary who shall observe the standards of care applicable to trustees under the laws of the state of Montana. A personal representative is under a duty to settle and distribute the estate of the decedent in accordance with the terms of any probated and effective will and this code and as expeditiously and efficiently as is consistent with the best interests of the estate. The personal representative shall use the authority conferred upon the personal representative by this code, the terms of the will, if any, and any order in proceedings to which the personal representative is party for the best interests of successors to the estate.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-3-610
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-3-610 cover?
Section 72-3-610 ("General Duties -- Fiduciary") 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.
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