72-3-111. Exclusive jurisdiction of court -- binding nature of orders after notice. (1) The district court has exclusive jurisdiction of all probate matters.
(2) In proceedings within the exclusive jurisdiction of the court where notice is required by this code or by rule, interested persons may be bound by the orders of the court in respect to property in or subject to the laws of this state by notice in conformity with 72-1-301. An order is binding as to all who are given notice of the proceeding though less than all interested persons are notified.
History: En. 91A-3-105, 91A-3-106 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-3-105(part), 91A-3-106.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 72. Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 3. Upc -- Probate and Administration
72-3-101. Devolution of estate at death -- restrictions
72-3-102. Necessity of order of probate of will
72-3-103. Necessity of appointment for administration
72-3-104. Claims against decedent -- necessity of administration
72-3-105. Interested persons' rights of application and petition
72-3-106. Interested person's right to demand notice of order or filing
72-3-107. and 72-3-108 reserved
72-3-111. Exclusive jurisdiction of court -- binding nature of orders after notice
72-3-112. Venue for estate proceedings
72-3-114. Conflicting claim as to domicile in another state
72-3-115. through 72-3-120 reserved
72-3-122. Time limit on probate, testacy, and appointment proceedings -- exceptions
72-3-123. Statutes of limitation on decedent's cause of action -- applicability
72-3-124. through 72-3-130 reserved
72-3-132. Procedure for securing court approval of compromise