Montana § 72-2-412 - Homestead Allowance
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-412 — Homestead Allowance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-2-412. Homestead Allowance
Homestead allowance. A decedent's surviving spouse is entitled to a homestead allowance of $22,500. If there is no surviving spouse, each minor child and each dependent child of the decedent is entitled to a homestead allowance amounting to $22,500 divided by the number of minor and dependent children of the decedent. The homestead allowance is exempt from and has priority over all claims against the estate. Homestead allowance is in addition to any share passing to the surviving spouse or minor or dependent child by the will of the decedent unless otherwise provided, by intestate succession, or by way of elective share.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-2-412
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-412 cover?
Section 72-2-412 ("Homestead Allowance") 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 § 72-2-412?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-412" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
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How does Montana § 72-2-412 apply to my situation?
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