Montana Code 72-4-101. Definitions
72-4-101. Definitions. In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
Terms Used In Montana Code 72-4-101
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(1)”Local administration” means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 3.
(2)”Local personal representative” includes any personal representative appointed in this state pursuant to appointment proceedings described in chapter 3 and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to 72-4-310.
(3)”Resident creditor” means a person domiciled in or doing business in this state who is or could be a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.