Montana § 53-21-1332 - Decisions By Guardian Or Conservator
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-1332 — Decisions By Guardian Or Conservator, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-1332. Decisions By Guardian Or Conservator
Decisions by guardian or conservator. When a valid directive is in existence at the time of a judicial determination of incapacity and appointment of a guardian or conservator of the principal: (1) a guardian or conservator shall comply with the instructions in a principal's directive and may not revoke the principal's directive unless the appointing court provides authorization; and (2) absent a court order to the contrary, a health care decision of an agent takes precedence over that of a guardian or conservator.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-1332
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-1332 cover?
Section 53-21-1332 ("Decisions By Guardian Or Conservator") 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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