72-3-702. Special administrator — who may be appointed. (1) If a special administrator is to be appointed pending the probate of a will which is the subject of a pending application or petition for probate, the person named executor in the will shall be appointed if available and qualified.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 72-3-702

  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Probate: Proving a will

(2)In other cases, any proper person may be appointed special administrator.