Opinion ID: 884115
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Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Appointment of Barbara as PR

Text: Barbara contends that appellants were not heirs to the estate, and so, they could not be injured by Barbara's appointment as PR. The appellants claim they have standing because they are creditors of the estate. In fact, Michael's mother, Wanda Goick, is the only appellant who filed a creditor's claim against the estate. As a creditor, Wanda has priority for appointment as PR if Barbara is determined to be ineligible. See § 72-3-502, MCA. Section 72-3-503, MCA, provides that creditors can object to the appointment of a PR. Wanda objected to Barbara's appointment as PR, and for that reason she has standing to appeal the appointment. Michael's brother and sister are neither creditors nor heirs of the estate, and therefore, they have no standing to appeal her appointment as PR. See Olson v. Dept. of Revenue (1986), 223 Mont. 464, 469-70, 726 P.2d 1162, 1166.