The court shall determine and allow the predecessor in office for services rendered in connection with estates not closed a compensation based upon the commission prescribed and allowed by law in proportion to the services necessarily rendered and those necessary to be rendered by the successor in closing up estates. The successor must be allowed and paid the balance of the commission allowed.
Adjustment Of Compensation
Mont. Code Ann. § 72-15-304, under Compensation -- Termination of Office.
Mont. Code Ann. § 72-15-304