Guides for Montana

Follows the Uniform Probate Code.
Two-tier system: small estate affidavit (under $50,000) and summary administration (up to $100,000).
No state estate or inheritance tax.

Probate & Estates
How Probate Works in Montana
A complete guide to probate in Montana: the $50,000 small estate threshold, Uniform Probate Code procedures, summary administration for estates up to $100,000, and informal vs. formal probate.
Funeral Costs
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Montana?
Average funeral and cremation costs in Montana, state regulations, and ways to reduce funeral expenses.
Death Certificates
How to Get Death Certificates in Montana
How to order certified death certificates in Montana: costs, processing times, ordering through the Office of Vital Records, and county-level options across 56 counties.

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