Estate Administration

After the loss of a loved one, you need competent counsel to guide you through the complexity of the probate and estate administration process. In addition, there may be trust agreements to interpret and carry out.

At Bjornson Law Offices, our real world backgrounds in business, real estate, tax and accounting, and in-depth knowledge of the law help us be efficient stewards of the probate and estate administration in Montana and Washington.

“Efficiency is doing better what is already being done.” — Peter F. Drucker

Probate Services

Some of the more common types of probate-related services Bjornson lawyers provide include:

• Filing petitions for the appointment of personal representatives
• Inventorying of estate assets
• Notifying creditors
• Settling the estate’s legitimate debts
• Distributing the remaining assets of the estate in accordance with state law
• Preparing and filing estate and gift tax returns
• Preparing an accounting

Probate Disputes

In addition to managing probate, trust administration, and other estate-related matters, Bjornson attorneys provide representation to beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, and others with regard to disputes involving will contests, trust disputes, financial mismanagement, breach of fiduciary duty claims, allegations of undue influence or duress, and more.

Quality Work, Promptly Delivered: Contact Bjornson Law Offices to speak with us about your legal needs and how we may be of service. You can reach us at (406) 721-8896, by email at bjorlaw@bjornsonlaw.com, or using our online form.