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2 legal [2, *]questions have been posted about estate planning by real users in Montana. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include trusts and estates, powers of attorney, and charitable giving. All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.

Does a joint bank account with rights of survivorship fall under probate?

Answered 4 years and 11 months ago by attorney Bruce Robins   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
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Accounts with beneficiaries pass outside of a will and therefore should not affect whether a will needs to be probated.  However, it is possible that MT law is different, so you should probably check with a local attorney.
Accounts with beneficiaries pass outside of a will and therefore should not affect whether a will needs to be probated.  However, it is possible... Read Answer

Can my friend be considered as someone who abandoned the house?

Answered 13 years and 5 months ago by Ronald A. Steinberg (Unclaimed Profile)   |   11 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Estate Planning
The fact that she abandoned the house doesn't give him the right to take it.
The fact that she abandoned the house doesn't give him the right to take it.

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