Montana § 53-21-1305 - Validity Of Appointment Of Agent
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-1305 — Validity Of Appointment Of Agent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-1305. Validity Of Appointment Of Agent
Validity of appointment of agent. If the directive appoints an agent, the agent may accept the appointment by signing the directive. The agent's signature does not have to be witnessed, notarized, or otherwise validated. The lack of agent's signature does not affect the validity of the directive. The directive may provide for one or more alternate agents. The authority of the agent is in effect only after a determination of incapacity as provided in this part and only for as long as the period of incapacity.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-1305
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-1305 cover?
Section 53-21-1305 ("Validity Of Appointment Of Agent") 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.
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