Legals for November, 13 2025
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2025 Mobile Home Taxes Due The second half of 2025 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2025. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Rebecca Maso Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 13, 20 AND 26, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
2025 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2025 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2025. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2025 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2026. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2026. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due property taxes may be paid on line at: HTTP://LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7225 or 406-883-7224. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Rebecca Maso Lake County Treasure PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 13, 20 AND 26, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
2025 Mobile Home Taxes Due The second half of 2025 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2025. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 ** Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Rebecca Maso Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 13, 20 AND 26, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY In Re the Estate of Probate No. DP- 25-65 Penelope Kay Lefler, a/k/a Penny Lefler, Dept. No. 2001 9 Decedent. Judge: Molly Owen 10 11 12 13 14 15 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Douglas Arden Lefler, 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 Douglas Arden Lefler, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at c/o Christian, Samson & Baskett, PLLC, 310 West Spruce Street, Missoula, Montana 59802-4108, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. 16 17 18 19 20 Dated this 16th day of October 2025. Douglas Arden Lefler, Personál Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 30 AND NOVEMBER 6, 13, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
Joseph D. Houston Jones & Houston, PLLC 2625 Dearborn Ave., Ste. 102 Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541-3333 [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative Kevin S. Jones MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS E. DUPUIS, Deceased. Dept. No. 2002 Cause No. DP-25-66 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kevin S. Jones has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jones & Houston, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102, Missoula, MT 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 20th day of October, 2025. /S/ Kevin S. Jones Personal Representative of the Estate of Lois E. Dupuis /S/ Joseph D. Houston Attorney for Personal Representative PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6 & 13, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A part or portion of the SE1/4NE1/4 of Section 14, Township 21 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further described as follows: Beginning at a point that bears West 615.73 feet and South 2217.33 feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 14; thence S. 32°05’ W. 155 feet; thence Northwesterly along a curve 282.12 feet; thence N. 32°05’ E. 155 feet; thence S. 57°55’ E. 281 feet to the point of beginning. Further shown and described on Certificate of Survey No. 2460, on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 43500 Old US Highway 93, Ronan, MT 59864. Anthony Luis Chavez, as Grantor, conveyed said real property to Fidelity Title Agency of Lake County, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Mann Mortgage LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on August 28, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on August 28, 2020 as Instrument No. 580388, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services Assignment Dated: September 17, 2025 Assignment Recorded: September 22, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 634537 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake 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 Lake County, State of Montana, on September 29, 2025 as Instrument No. 634703, 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 April 1, 2025, 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 $242,636.84, interest in the sum of $4,872.66, escrow advances of $3,354.68, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,644.90 for a total amount owing of $252,509.08, 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 14th day of October, 2025. 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. MT23177 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6, & 13, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the front steps of the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Avenue East, Polson, MT, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A tract of land, situated, lying and being in Government Lot 6 of Section 4, Township 22 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., City of Polson, Lake County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows to wit: Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 7565-RB, records of Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 780 7th Avenue West, Polson, MT 59860. Kathryn J. Mertens-Pickett AKA Kathy Mertens-Pickett and Todd Pickett, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Flying S Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Emporium TPO LLC, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on February 21, 2024, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on February 26, 2024 as Instrument No. 609629, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Wilmington Savings Fund Society. FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for the FLIC Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 1 Assignment Dated: February 18, 2025 Assignment Recorded: March 27, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 630921 Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust Assignment Dated: August 15, 2025 Assignment Recorded: September 29, 2025 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 634670 ASSIGNMENT All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake 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 Lake County, State of Montana, on June 20, 2025 as Instrument No. 632299, 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 October 1, 2024, 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 $2,535,000.00, interest in the sum of $260,988.58, escrow advances of $19,949.20, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $5,098.00 for a total amount owing of $2,821,035.78, 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 16th day of October, 2025. 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. MT22527 PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 30, NOVEMBER 6, 13, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TODD RICHARD MYHRE, Deceased. Dept. No. 2002 Cause No. DP-25-63 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 GRANT MYHRE, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Goodrich & Reely, PLLC, 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 3rd day of October, 2025. Grant Myhre Personal Representative GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200 Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for the Personal Representative By: Patrick J. McHugh, Esq. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 30, NOVEMBER 6, 13, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
Montana 20th Judicial District Judicial District where you are filing LAKE County In the Matter of the Name Change of GINA LORRAINE McAlpin: GINA LORRAINE McAlpin. Petitioner (your name now) Cause No.: DV-25-252 Dept. No.: 2001 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from (your name now:) GINA LORRAINE MCALPIN (name you want:) GiNA LORRAINE CHALLENDER 12/03/2025 at 10:00 The hearing will be at the Courthouse in (county:) Date: 10/8/25 . Lake County. MARY RENSVOLD Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON OCTOBER 30, NOVEMBER 6, 13 AND 20, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY CARAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, CO., Plaintiff, V. GREG GUSTAFSON and JOHN and JANE DOES 1-10, Defendant. Dept. No.: 2 Hon: John A. Mercer Cause No.: DV-25-174 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION The State of Montana Sends Greetings to Defendant Greg Gustafson: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer a Complaint filed against you in the Lake County Justice Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer upon the Court and Plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas C. Orr of Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC, 627 Woody Street, Missoula, MT 59802, within twenty-one (21) business days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in the case of your failure to appear or answer, the relief sought by Plaintiff will be taken against you as requested. A $70.00 filing fee must accompany Defendant’s answer. Dated this for day of Oct. Summons by Publication 2025. MARY RENSVOLD By: Deputy Clerk of Justice Court Lake County Justice Court PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 6, 13 AND 20, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
MONTANA 20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY Cause No. DV-25-10 NOTICE OF HEARING ON GUARDIANSHIP OF MINOR CHILD In the Matter of the Guardianship pf Camdyn Close and Avalynn Close (children) Leslie Muth (Petitioner) THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO MATEEL PLANT AND CHRISTIAN CLOSE. NOTICE IS GIVEN to the birth parents of the minor child (ren) above referenced and all other interested persons that Petitioner has/have filed a petition with the Clerk of this Court to become the guardian of the minor child. The hearing on the Petition will be held at Lake County Courthouse in Lake County on November 19, 2025 at 10:00 am. Your failure to attend the hearing may result in the relief requested by the Petitioner being granted. Dated October 9, 2025 By: Mary Rensvold Clerk of the District Court. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 6, 13 AND 20, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE’S SALE on April 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Front Steps of the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, Montana: Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 in Block 4 of ELEVATION ADDITION to the City of Polson, Lake County, Montana, according to the map or plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. Carl F. Nordberg, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Surety Title, LLC-Mr. John Barker, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration, Inc. (MERS), as nominee for Fieldstone Mortgage Company, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on June 7, 2007, and recorded on June 8, 2007 as Instrument No. 480459. The beneficial interest is currently held by U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-FS1. Brian G. Sayer of The Sayer Law Group, P.C., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning April 1, 2025, 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. The total amount due on this obligation as of November 3, 2025 is $104,178.95 which consists of: Unpaid Principal Balance: $98,251.82, Interest: $4,656.32, Late Charges: $200.60, Escrow Advance: $970.21, Other Fees: $20.00, Recoverable Balance: $80.00. TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $104,178.95, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be 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 Grantors. 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 charges 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, at any time prior to the trustee’s sale, may 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 thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and 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. Dated: 11/4/2025 Brian G. Sayer The Sayer Law Group, P.C. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON NOVEMBER 13, 20 AND 27, 2025. MNAXLP __________________________