When Party Dies Before Action Commenced

Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-404, under Circumstances Which Extend Period of Limitations.

Mont. Code Ann. § 27-2-404

If a person entitled to bring an action dies before the expiration of the time limited for the commencement of the action and the cause of action survives, an action may be commenced by the deceased's representatives after the expiration of that time and within 1 year from death.