Montana § 72-4-305 - Right To Inspect Estate Assets For Inventory
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-4-305 — Right To Inspect Estate Assets For Inventory, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-4-305. Right To Inspect Estate Assets For Inventory
Right to inspect estate assets for inventory. A person holding property of a nonresident decedent, including any instrument evidencing a debt, obligation, stock, or chose in action, shall permit the domiciliary foreign personal representative of the nonresident decedent to inspect and appraise the property for purposes of completing the inventory called for in 72-4-303 (1) upon being presented with proof of the representative's appointment and an affidavit made by or on behalf of the representative stating: (1) the date of death of the nonresident decedent; (2) that no local administration or application or petition for local administration is pending in this state; and (3) that the domiciliary foreign personal representative is entitled to make the inspection and appraisal.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-4-305
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-4-305 cover?
Section 72-4-305 ("Right To Inspect Estate Assets For Inventory") 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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