Mont. Code Ann. § 31-2-223
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31-2-223 Duties of assignee
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31-2-223 . Duties of assignee. It shall be the duty of the assignee to:
(1) collect and reduce to money the property of the estate and close up the estate as expeditiously as possible;
(2) sell the property of the estate as soon as practicable and sell the accounts and bills receivable when deemed advisable;
(3) furnish such information concerning the estate as may be requested by parties in interest;
(4) keep regular accounts and pay dividends as often as is compatible with the best interests of the estate;
(5) file a final report and account at least 10 days before the hearing thereon.
(1) collect and reduce to money the property of the estate and close up the estate as expeditiously as possible;
(2) sell the property of the estate as soon as practicable and sell the accounts and bills receivable when deemed advisable;
(3) furnish such information concerning the estate as may be requested by parties in interest;
(4) keep regular accounts and pay dividends as often as is compatible with the best interests of the estate;
(5) file a final report and account at least 10 days before the hearing thereon.
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