The amount of a noncontingent indebtedness of a successor to the estate if due or its present value if not due must be offset against the successor's interest. However, the successor has the benefit of any defense that would be available to the successor in a direct proceeding for recovery of the debt.
Mont. Code Ann. § 72-3-912
Successor's indebtedness to estate offset against interest -- defenses available
En. 91A-3-903 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-3-903; amd
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