Atty. Sol Lovas
Law Clerk to Hon. Russell E. Smith, U.S. District Court, District of Montana, 1979—1980. Adjunct Professor, Estate Administration, Rocky Mountain College Legal Assistant Program. Founder and Chair, Yellowstone Valley Women Lawyers, 1987—1993.Cases:Timm v. Montana DPHHS, 2008 Mont. 126, 184 P.3d 994 (2008) (Medicaid eligibility issues)Experience and Expertise: Sol has been practicing Family Wealth Law in the Billings area since 1980. After practicing with a general law firm for several years, she opened her own solo practice in 1992, to specialize in Family Wealth Law.Prior Employment: Member, Felt, Martin, Frazier and Lovas, P.C., Billings, MT, 1980—1992 Law Clerk, U.S. District Judge, Missoula, MT, 1979—1980Professional Activities: Sol is a frequent speaker for community and professional programs on Family Wealth Law issues. Publications: Sol Lovas, When Is a Family Not a Family? Inheritance and the Taxation of Inheritance Within the Non-Traditional Family, 24 Idaho Law Review 353 (1988)Personal: Sol was born in Seattle and grew up in Alaska. In 1976, she moved to Montana, where her mother and father were born and raised. CertificationsSol is the first and only Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA)* in the state of Montana.
Elder Law & More Attorney · Serving Billings, MT · 47+ Years Experience
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About Sol Lovas at a Glance
Sol Lovas is a Member based in Billings, Montana, practicing at Sol Lovas, Lawyer, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, estate tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Montana (1979) and U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1979) and Alaska Pacific University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Montana American Bar Association National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serves clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Practice Areas Explained
Sol Lovas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sol Lovas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Billings.
Trusts in Billings
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Probate in Billings
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Estate Planning & Probate in Billings
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Estate & Gift Tax in Billings
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Elder Law in Billings
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Billings
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 Billings 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 venue, 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.
Billings Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Billings-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Billings Choose Sol Lovas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Sol Lovas's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, estate tax, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sol Lovas brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Montana and U.S. Tax Court, Sol Lovas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Sol Lovas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Billings
A Billings-based practice means Sol Lovas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Sol Lovas Handles in Billings
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