Montana § 72-2-537 - Penalty Clause For Contest
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-537 — Penalty Clause For Contest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-2-537. Penalty Clause For Contest
Penalty clause for contest. A provision in a will purporting to penalize an interested person for contesting the will or instituting other proceedings relating to the estate is unenforceable if probable cause exists for instituting proceedings.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-2-537
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-537 cover?
Section 72-2-537 ("Penalty Clause For Contest") 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 § 72-2-537?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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