What Is the Difference Between the Two Trust Types? A revocable trust can be changed or canceled by the person who created it, called the settlor, at any point while they are alive and have legal capacity, which makes it a flexible tool for most people early in the planning process. An irrevocable trust generally […]
Silverman Law Office, PLLC has been named a Tier 2 firm in the Billings area for real estate law in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, which ranks firms nationwide based on peer and client evaluations. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous process that combines client and professional reference surveys with […]
Montana Sets a Short Window for Adverse Possession Claims Montana allows someone to gain legal title to land they do not own by treating it as their own for long enough, a doctrine that surprises many property owners the first time they encounter it. Under Montana Code Annotated Section 70-19-411, a claimant must show open, […]
A Yellowstone County judge ruled in favor of Silverman Law Office, PLLC client Longbranch Bar, LLC, finding that the business’ bar east of Billings holds a permanent legal right to draw water from a well on a neighboring property. The ruling closed out a water rights dispute that went to trial this summer. Judge Ed […]
The 30-Day Clock Starts at Move-Out Montana law puts a firm deadline on returning a departing tenant’s security deposit, and understanding this deadline is one of the most important compliance tasks any landlord faces. Under Montana Code Annotated Section 70-25-202, a landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends, or after the tenant surrenders the […]
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