Montana § 72-3-634 Proceedings For Review Of Employment Of Agents And Compensation Of Personal Representatives And Employees

Montana Statutes

§ 72-3-634 — Proceedings For Review Of Employment Of Agents And Compensation Of Personal Representatives And Employees

Montana § 72-3-634

Title 72ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS

Ch. 3UPC -- PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION

Part 6Personal Representative Powers, Duties, and Compensation

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Mont. Code Ann. § 72-3-634 (2026).

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72-3-634 . Proceedings for review of employment of agents and compensation of personal representatives and employees.

(1)Upon the filing of a motion for settlement of fees by the court filed by an interested person, the personal representative, or the person employed by the personal representative and after notice to all interested persons, the propriety of employment of any person by a personal representative, including any attorney, auditor, investment adviser, or other specialized agent or assistant, the reasonableness of the compensation of any person employed, or the reasonableness of the compensation determined by the personal representative for the personal representative's own services must be reviewed and determined by the court.

(2)In a dispute concerning fees, the court shall

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72-3-634 . Proceedings for review of employment of agents and compensation of personal representatives and employees. (1) Upon the filing of a motion for settlement of fees by the court filed by an interested person, the personal representative, or the person employed by the personal representative and after notice to all interested persons, the propriety of employment of any person by a personal representative, including any attorney, auditor, investment adviser, or other specialized agent or assistant, the reasonableness of the compensation of any person employed, or the reasonableness of the compensation determined by the personal representative for the personal representative's own services must be reviewed and determined by the court.
(2) In a dispute concerning fees, the court shall set the fee.
(3) A person who has received excessive compensation from an estate for services rendered may be ordered to make appropriate refunds.