1. MCA Contents
  2. TITLE 72
  3. CHAPTER 2
  4. Part 7
  5. 72-2-713 Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument

Montana Code Annotated 2023

TITLE 72. ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS

CHAPTER 2. UPC -- INTESTACY, WILLS, AND DONATIVE TRANSFERS

Part 7. Rules of Construction Applicable to Wills and Other Governing Instruments

Choice Of Law As To Meaning And Effect Of Governing Instrument

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.

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.