Legals for March, 14 2024
NO. 30124 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: EDWARD STEFANATZ, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-45 HON. HEIDI J. ULBRICHT District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to John L. Stefanatz, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 16 day of February, 2024. /s/ John L. Stefanatz JOHN L. STEFANATZ, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Feb. 29 and March 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30125 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JEANNE GRACE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-40 Hon Amy Eddy District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to William M. “Rett” Parker, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 12 day of February, 2023. /s/ William M. “Rett” Parker WILLIAM M. “RETT” PARKER, Personal Rep. Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative Feb. 29 and March 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30126 NOTICE OF SALE FOR STATE SCHOOL TRUST LAND The Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will offer the following parcel of state land located in Flathead County for sale at public auction on April 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the DNRC Northwest Land Office located at 655 Timberwolf Pkwy Ste 1, Kalispell, Montana under terms and conditions provided herein. Sale No. 2054 Acres: 1.231+ Legal Description: Lot 31, Rogers Lake, COS 18526, Sec. 30, T 27N-R 23W Minimum Bid for Land: $540,000.00 No Improvements on Property Location: LOT 31 ROGERS LAKE ROAD, KILA, MT 59920 BID PARTICIPATION A bid packet containing an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form and Invitation to Purchase State Land at Public Oral Auction and General Terms & Conditions for Sale is available on DNRC’s website, https://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales or from DNRC upon request. All persons wishing to participate in the auction must submit proof of funds (prequalification letter or proof of cash deposits equal to at least the minimum bid plus improvements value) and a bid deposit postmarked on or before 5:00 P.M. Friday, March 29, 2024. The bid deposit must be in the form of a certified check made payable to DNRC equal to five percent (5%) of the minimum bid indicated for that parcel and submitted with a completed Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form. Failure to submit the proof of funds, bid deposit or Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form as provided herein will prohibit participation in the auction. All Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Forms and payments must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Brent Neace, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4289 or brent.neace@mt.gov. TERMS OF SALE for SALE No. 2054: 1. The minimum acceptable bids for the land are the values indicated above. 2. The parcel will be sold to the high bidder of that parcel. 3. In addition to the purchase price for each parcel and the purchase of the improvement, the purchaser shall also be responsible for the following costs (if applicable to that particular sale) including, but not limited to: Advertising, Appraisal, Filing Fees, Water Right Transfers, Cost of Closing. All inquiries, bid deposits, or requests for forms must be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Brent Neace, PO Box 201601, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4289 or brent.neace@mt.gov. March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30140 The Blackfeet Tribe is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the purpose of entering into an agreement to provide property insurance services to the Blackfeet Tribe. Deadline: sealed proposals submitted must be received by 2:00 P.M. MST, Friday June 14, 2024. Proposals received after the deadline will not be opened and shall be considered void and unacceptable. Delivery address: Please submit one (1) marked original and three (3) exact duplicate copies of your complete proposal and RFP Description to: Blackfeet Tribe Procurement Department #8 Old Person Street P.O. Box 850 Browning, MT 59417 Bids sent via courier must be sealed in a separate envelope inside of the mailer. POINT OF CONTACT: All inquiries regarding this RFP and to request bid packets must be made in writing to Xavier Old Chief, the Procurement Officer, x.oldchief@blackfeetnation.com The Blackfeet Tribe shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of the Blackfeet Tribe and any potential firm. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered. The Blackfeet Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregulations, and to accept the bid deemed the most adventurous to the Tribe. Deadline for submission of questions is June 7, 2024, by 10:00 A.M. March 11, 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30141 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: MARK A. ROBERTSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-56 DANNI COFFMAN District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Peter Van Leer, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 1 day of March, 2024. /s/ Peter Van Leer PETER VAN LEER, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative March 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30142 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: SANDRA McGRATH, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2024-0000054-IT Heidi J. Ulbricht District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Amy Marvin, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 29 day of February, 2024. /s/ Amy Marvin AMY MARVIN, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative March 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30143 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on July 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Land Situated in the County of Flathead in the State of MT A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER SOUTHEAST QUARTER (SW1/4SE1/4) OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF 6TH AVENUE WEST IN KALISPELL, MONTANA AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SAID SW1/4SE1/4; THENCE NORTH 88°45’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 15 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00°11’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 118.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND TO BE HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 88°11’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 170 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 00°11’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 63.1 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 88° 11’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 170 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 00°11’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 63.1 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. More commonly known as 1205 6th Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901. Nancy Gooch, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title and Escrow Corporation, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., by Deed of Trust on February 12, 2016, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on February 22, 2016, as Instrument No. 201600003399, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Assignment Dated: October 31, 2023 Assignment Recorded: November 17, 2023 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202300020547 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on February 15, 2024, as Instrument No. 202400003157, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning July 1, 2023, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $79,664.40, interest in the sum of $2,664.93, escrow advances of $1,785.59, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $315.02 for a total amount owing of $84,429.94, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 21st day of February, 2024. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21974 March 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30156 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: SONJA RAE DANIEL, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-24-33 Hon. Heidi J. Ulbricht District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Allison Hawes, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 4th day of March, 2024. /s/ Allison Hawes ALLISON HAWES, Personal Representative Submitted by: TANKO LAW OFFICE /s/ Brian C. Tanko BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Attorney for Personal Representative March 14, 21, 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30157 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Andrea Jastrzebski: Andrea Jastrzebski, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-154 Notice of Hearing on Name Change DANNI COFFMAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Andrea Jastrzebski to Andrea Emilia Pipolo. The hearing will be on 04/24/2024 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: February 7, 2024 Peg Allison Clerk of District Court By: Anissa Neils Deputy Clerk of Court March 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________