Montana Statutes
§ 72-2-713 — Choice Of Law As To Meaning And Effect Of Governing Instrument
Montana·Title 72 ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS·Ch. 2 UPC -- INTESTACY, WILLS, AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS·Part 7 Rules of Construction Applicable to Wills and Other Governing Instruments
72-2-713 . Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument. The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected by the transferor in the governing instrument unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to the elective share described in part 7, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in part 8, or any other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.
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Legislative History
En. 91A-2-602 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-2-602; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 494, L. 1993; Sec. 72-2-504 , MCA 1991; redes. 72-2-713 by Code Commissioner, 1993.
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§ 72-2-1001
Short Title§ 72-2-1002
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Prospective Application§ 72-2-1007
Uniformity Of Application And Construction§ 72-2-1008
Through 72-2-1016 Reserved§ 72-2-101
Renumbered 72-2-811§ 72-2-1017
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Renumbered 72-2-224§ 72-2-103
Renumbered 72-2-812§ 72-2-104
Renumbered 72-2-813§ 72-2-105
Renumbered 72-2-534§ 72-2-106
Through 72-2-110 Reserved