Probate in Montana
Montana no longer has a fixed schedule for executor fees: the old 3% and 2% schedule was repealed, and only reasonable pay applies, along with reasonable attorney fees. The small estate affidavit is inexpensive to obtain but never covers real property. Creditors have four months, and Montana has two very different small estate tracks. There is no state estate tax.
Personal Injury in Montana
Montana gives three years for most injury claims, extended to ten years for wrongful death from homicide. Recovery is barred only when your fault exceeds the combined fault of everyone you are suing. Ordinary claims are uncapped, while medical malpractice has a cap that rises each year. Attorney fees have no statutory cap, only the Rule 1.5 reasonableness standard.
Family Law in Montana
Montana calculates child support with a modified Melson formula that includes a personal allowance, a primary allowance, a standard of living adjustment and a 110-day parenting rule. There is no maintenance formula: a two-part statutory threshold applies, followed by a needs-and-ability analysis. Marital property is apportioned equitably however it was acquired, without regard to fault. A divorce needs 90 days of domicile before filing and 21 days after service.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Montana attorney before acting. See our methodology.