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Probate courts are usually trial courts with the authority to hear only matters relating to wills, estates, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. Courts dedicated to these matters are usually located in populous counties and are said to have exclusive jurisdiction (authority) over such matters within the county.

In Montana, probate matters are handled by the District Courts, as the state does not have separate probate courts. The District Courts have jurisdiction over cases involving wills, estates, probate, guardianships, and conservatorships. These courts are trial courts that can hear and decide on such matters. Each of Montana's 56 counties is served by a District Court, and these courts have the exclusive authority to handle probate matters within their respective counties. This means that for any probate-related issue in Montana, the District Court in the county where the decedent lived or owned property at the time of death would be the appropriate venue for filing and hearing the case.

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