Montana Probate Attorney

In Montana it does not matter where you live, in Billings, Missoula or Great Falls, you will not find a probate court in your neighborhood. You see, Montana does not have any probate courts. All probate cases are handled by the district courts. There are 56 different district courts, so one of them is sure to be located near you. If you are planning to attend one soon, to settle an estate, we strongly recommend that you go with a Montana probate attorney.

Why would you need an attorney to settle an estate in probate? Because it is a very complex system. It is ruled by state laws that may be very difficult for the normal person, like you and me, to understand. Your local probate attorney is trained to understand these laws.

In some cases, where the estate is small, you could file the forms yourself. This would save you money on lawyer fees. It could also cost you money if you make a mistake, so be sure you know what you are doing. The perfect place to look for forms is Legal Zoom, they have legal forms for every occasion.

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Are you working to get a case through probate where the deceased person was intestate (died without a will)? If so, we are sure you can appreciate the value of having an up to date will at all times. Yes, even if you are young and have no intention of dieing. If you have a family that you care about you should have a will.

You should also consider estate planning. This goes a step beyond a will, but properly created, could take care of your families financial needs should anything happen to you. An estate plan works hand in hand with a financial plan. Planning your finances, writing it all on paper, getting professional help, it all adds up to a better life while you are here and a better gift for the ones you love when you are gone.

So back to finding a Montana probate attorney. Of course, start with your family, friends and co-workers. Follow up on any good leads, have a meeting with several different attorneys. You could also try Legal Match, it costs nothing unless you actually hire an attorney that they put you in touch with.

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