Montana § 72-2-523 - Writings Intended As Wills
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-523 — Writings Intended As Wills, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-2-523. Writings Intended As Wills
Writings intended as wills. Although a document or writing added upon a document was not executed in compliance with 72-2-522 , the document or writing is treated as if it had been executed in compliance with that section if the proponent of the document or writing establishes by clear and convincing evidence that the decedent intended the document or writing to constitute: (1) the decedent's will; (2) a partial or complete revocation of the will; (3) an addition to or an alteration of the will; or (4) a partial or complete revival of the decedent's formerly revoked will or of a formerly revoked portion of the will.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-2-523
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-2-523 cover?
Section 72-2-523 ("Writings Intended As Wills") 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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