Montana § 72-3-514 Demand For Bond By Interested Person

Montana Statutes

§ 72-3-514 — Demand For Bond By Interested Person

Montana § 72-3-514

Title 72ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS

Ch. 3UPC -- PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION

Part 5Personal Representative Appointment Priorities, Bond, and Termination

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Mont. Code Ann. § 72-3-514 (2026).

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72-3-514 . Demand for bond by interested person.

(1)Any person apparently having an interest in the estate worth in excess of $5,000 or any creditor having a claim in excess of $5,000 may make a written demand that a personal representative give bond. The demand must be filed with the clerk and a copy mailed to the personal representative, if appointment and qualification have occurred. Upon filing of the demand, bond is required, but the requirement ceases if the person demanding bond ceases to be interested in the estate or if bond is excused as provided in 72-3-513 or 72-3-515 .

(2)After the personal representative has received notice and until the filing of the bond or cessation of the requirement of bond, the personal representative shall refrain from exercising any powers of the pe

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72-3-514 . Demand for bond by interested person. (1) Any person apparently having an interest in the estate worth in excess of $5,000 or any creditor having a claim in excess of $5,000 may make a written demand that a personal representative give bond. The demand must be filed with the clerk and a copy mailed to the personal representative, if appointment and qualification have occurred. Upon filing of the demand, bond is required, but the requirement ceases if the person demanding bond ceases to be interested in the estate or if bond is excused as provided in 72-3-513 or 72-3-515 .
(2) After the personal representative has received notice and until the filing of the bond or cessation of the requirement of bond, the personal representative shall refrain from exercising any powers of the personal representative's office except as necessary to preserve the estate.
(3) Failure of the personal representative to meet a requirement of bond by giving suitable bond within 30 days after receipt of notice is cause for removal and appointment of a successor personal representative.