If you need legal help with probate matters in Montana, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Montana attorneys handle cases involving estate administration, will contests, trust disputes, guardianship, and conservatorship proceedings, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in District Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for probate matters in Montana is generally 8 years written, 5 years oral, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through District Court, and Montana's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of Montana sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on probate in Montana bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The probate attorneys listed here practice throughout Montana and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how probate law works in Montana — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to probate law in Montana. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Aaron Neilson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Neilson, Swanson, Dietrich, Smith, PLLC
 5705 Grant Creek Rd. Suite A Missoula MT 59808
(406) 541-7820
University of Montana School of Law (2007)
Washington Bar
Active License
Business Law Collections Communications & Internet Law
Janel Falk Chin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Peaks and Valleys, PLLC
 P.O. Box 8834 Missoula MT 59807
(406) 207-6462
University of Colorado - Boulder (2005)
Colorado Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Patrick Beddow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Karell Kimmet Beddow PLLP
 175 North 27th St., Ste. 1303 Billings MT 59101
(406) 294-8485
University of Montana School of Law (2009)
Montana Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Energy, Oil & Gas Law Estate Planning
Grant Snell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Crowley Fleck PLLP 1667 Whitefish Stage Rd. Kalispell MT 59901
(406) 752-6644
Seattle University School of Law (2005)
North Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Elder Law
Mathew Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1085 Helena Avenue Helena MT 59601
(406) 442-3625
University of Montana School of Law (1996)
Montana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Elizabeth A. Clark - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bjornson Jones Mungas, PLLC
 2809 Great Northern Loop Ste. 100 Missoula MT 59808
(406) 721-8896
University of Washington School of Law (2015)
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Scott Roy McLean - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Montana Legacy Law, PLLC
 716 South First Street Hamilton MT 59840
(406) 540-5316
The George Washington University Law School (2008)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Personal Injury Probate
Kelby R. Fischer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Kelby R. Fischer
 40 W. Lawrence Suite B Helena MT 59601
(406) 438-6665
University of Montana School of Law
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Probate
Robin Ammons - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law, PLLC
 210 North Higgins Avenue #205 Missoula MT 59802
(406) 396-5974
University of Montana School of Law (1998)
English
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Paul Moses II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Paul Moses II, Lawyer at Law PLLC
 222 East Main Street Suite 1F Ennis MT 59729
(406) 630-3032
University of Notre Dame Law School (1991)
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Construction Law Consumer Law
Calli J. Michaels - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Michaels Law, PLLC
 P.O. Box 72 Sheridan MT 59749
(406) 660-4265
University of Montana School of Law (2015)
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Estate Planning Probate
Thomas Morrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Morrison Law Firm, PLLC
 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 3B Helena MT 59601
(406) 443-1040
Montana Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Probate Tax Law
Paul Grigsby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Paul Grigsby, PLLC
 1700 West Koch Street, Suite 4 Bozeman MT 59715
(406) 587-9440
University of Montana - University of Montana-Missoula (1992)
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Estate Planning
Robert Erickson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rhoades & Erickson PLLC
 430 Ryman Street Missoula MT 59802
(406) 721-9700
University of Montana - University of Montana-Missoula
English
9th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Richard Baskett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC
 310 W Spruce Street Missoula MT 59802
(406) 721-7772
University of Montana School of Law (1976)
Montana Bar
Active License
Estate Planning Probate
Lori Harshbarger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Harshbarger Law Firm
 336 Waterloo Rd Whitehall Mt 59759
(406) 287-7933
TX SOUTHERN U
Bar #00787408
Arizona Bar
Active License
Verified
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
Stuart R. Whitehair - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stuart R. Whitehair, P.C.
 2123 Durston Road Bozeman MT 59718
(406) 598-4950
University of Colorado - Boulder (1987)
English
Montana Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Probate
Peter K Elverum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elverum Law Office, PLLC
 54 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 9 Helena MT 59601
(406) 521-0486
Gonzaga University School of Law (2006)
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Employment Law
John Grant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 203 N. Ewing St Helena MT 59601
(406) 442-1300
Gonzaga University School of Law (1974)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Construction Law
Sean Paul Bracken - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 650 Colorado Gulch Rd Missoula MT 59808
(406) 493-1249
Tulane University (1998)
Montana Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Timothy George Goen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 108 S. Madison PO Box 2317 Thompson Falls MT 59873
(406) 827-7500
Creighton University School of Law (1986)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Divorce Family Law
Mark Anderson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 30 Cheyenne Trail virtual office/will come to you Hamilton MT 59840
(406) 546-1771
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Rose Marie Scheid - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 30 S Ewing St Ste 100 Helena MT 59601
(406) 449-7444
Michigan State University College of Law (2017)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Estate Planning Family Law Probate
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