Montana Estate Planning Laws

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Along with taxes, death is one of the few sure things in life. That is why it's so important for people to plan their estate early, while they're still relatively young and mentally sharp. Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the estate planning laws of Montana, with a variety of articles meant to help you prepare for the inevitable and make sure your family is provided for in your absence. This section includes articles on wills, living wills -- which outline your health care and end-of-life preferences, the probate process in Montana, physician-assisted suicide laws and procedures, and much more. Click on a link below to learn more about Montana's estate planning laws.

Learn About Montana Estate Planning Laws

  • Montana Wills Laws

    The basics of Montana's laws governing wills, which are legal documents in which the signee details how their property should be divided after they have passed away.

  • Montana Living Wills Laws

    Summary of Montana law with regard to the drafting and execution of living wills, which are documents detailing an individual's preferences for medical and end-of-life care.

  • Montana Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    Article outlining the basics of Montana's probate and estate tax laws, including information about what a surviving spouse receives if an individual dies without a will, how succession works, and more.

  • Montana Durable Power of Attorney Laws

    Overview of Montana's durable power of attorney law, a legal process which allows a trusted individual to make important health care and end-of-life decisions on behalf of the signee.

  • Montana Euthanasia Laws

    Legal primer on euthanasia, which is illegal in all states, and physician-assisted suicide, which is legal in Montana for those with terminal illnesses and extreme suffering.

  • Montana Civil Statute of Limitations

    Overview of Montana's civil statute of limitations, which puts time limits on the amount of time an individual has after a given incident occurs in which to file a civil claim.

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