Dying Without a Will in Montana

Example

Survivor is spouse only.

If you pass away without a written will, your surviving spouse receives all your assets if you have no living children, grandchildren, or parents.

Your spouse may also have a right to the elective share, the homestead allowance, exempt property, and the family allowance which is protected from creditors.

If this is not the division you desire, then you need to write a will.

Montana State University Extension has additional information about estate planning. You may download and print out all MontGuides free at this site:  www.montana.edu/estateplanning/eppublications.html

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