Dying Without a Will in Montana

Example 1

One child passed away before you with living child(ren).

Assume you pass away with two living children and six grandchildren.

Your daughter passed away before you. She had one child, a son.

Your grandson receives the 1/3 share your daughter would have received if she had survived you. This is called a division by right of representation.

Your two living children receive 1/3 each.

Your remaining five grandchildren do not inherit because their parent received the 1/3 share.

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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