Atty. Diane M. Smith

Atty. Diane M. Smith

Diane M. Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate administration, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.

Whitefish Whitefish 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Diane M. Smith at a glance

Diane M. Smith is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Whitefish, Montana. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Virginia (1975) and New Jersey (1990). Educated at Benjamin Cardoza School of Law (J.D., 1990) and King's College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Whitefish, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Diane M. Smith is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate administration, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Diane M. received a B.A. degree from King's College in 1977, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Diane M. practices in Whitefish, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Diane M. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diane M. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Diane M. Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Montana →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Diane M. Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Montana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Diane M. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Diane M. Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Whitefish are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Diane M. Smith

Where is Diane M. Smith's law office located?
Diane M. Smith's law practice is located in Whitefish, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diane M. Smith handle?
Diane M. Smith focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Diane M. Smith practiced law?
Diane M. Smith has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Diane M. Smith go to law school?
Diane M. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Diane M. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin Cardoza School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
King's College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania Virginia
Admitted: 1975
New Jersey
Admitted: 1990

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