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.
(2) In other cases, any proper person may be appointed special administrator.
History: En. 91A-3-615 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-3-615.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 72. Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 3. Upc -- Probate and Administration
72-3-701. Special administrator -- how and when appointed
72-3-702. Special administrator -- who may be appointed
72-3-703. Special administrator appointed informally -- powers and duties
72-3-704. Special administrator -- formal proceedings -- power and duties
72-3-705. Special administrator -- termination of appointment