Montana § 72-1-202 - Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-1-202 — Subject Matter Jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-1-202. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Subject matter jurisdiction. (1) To the full extent permitted by the constitution, the court has jurisdiction over all subject matter relating to: (a) estates of decedents, including construction of wills and determination of heirs and successors of decedents, and estates of protected persons; and (b) protection of minors and incapacitated persons. (2) The court has full power to make orders, judgments, and decrees and take all other action necessary and proper to administer justice in the matters which come before it.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-1-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-1-202 cover?
Section 72-1-202 ("Subject Matter Jurisdiction") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 72-1-202?
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