Power of Attorney (Form and Information)
(Separate Website)
This publication explains power of attorney, the act of giving another person authority to act in your place. Some topics included in this article are how to appoint power of attorney, the different kinds of power of attorney and how to cancel power of attorney. This also includes the Montana Statutory Form for power of attorney.
By: Montana State University Extension
Probate
(Separate Website)
An introduction to the process of settling an estate, with or without a will, after a person dies.
By: Montana State University Extension
Talking With Aging Parents About Finances
(Separate Website)
This article discusses several legal options for older people who need assistance in managing their finances or who may need assistance in the future. These include joint checking accounts, powers of attorney, living trusts, appointment of a representative payee, conservatorship, and guardianship. This article also adresses the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative that must be weighed in light of your specific family circumstances.
By: Montana State University Extension
Wills
(Separate Website)
This article desribes what a will is and defines important estate planning terms.
By: Montana State University Extension
Wills and Probate
(Separate Website)
Information about wills and probate.
By: State Bar of Montana
State Law Library of Montana
(Separate Website)
Didn't find the answer to your question? Visit the State Law Library of Montana for further information about probate.
By: State Law Library of Montana
Beneficiary Deeds Beneficiary deeds allow owners of land and buildings in Montana to their property to one or more beneficiaries at the time of the owner's death, without probate.
By: Montana State University Extension Service (MSU Extension)
Laws
Wills, Estates, and Probate (2007 Montana Code Annotated Title 72)
(Separate Website)
This links to information about wills and estates in the Internet version of the 2007 Montana Code Annotated (MCA). These are not all laws that can apply, just some that may be helpful.
By: Montana Legislative Services Division (LSD)
LiveHelp Tearstrip Flyer Information about MLSA's LiveHelp online legal help service.
If you think others in your community could benefit from our LiveHelp service, please feel free to put up these flyers in your area.
By: Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)
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