Montana § 72-38-203 - Jurisdiction Over Trustees And Beneficiaries
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-203 — Jurisdiction Over Trustees And Beneficiaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-38-203. Jurisdiction Over Trustees And Beneficiaries
Jurisdiction over trustees and beneficiaries. Subject to 72-38-204 : (1) by accepting the trusteeship of a trust having its principal place of administration in this state, the trustee submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court under this chapter; (2) to the extent of their interests in the trust, all beneficiaries of a trust having its principal place of administration in this state are subject to the jurisdiction of the court under this chapter; and (3) by accepting a distribution from a trust having its principal place of administration in this state, the recipient submits personally to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state regarding any matter involving the trust.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-38-203
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-38-203 cover?
Section 72-38-203 ("Jurisdiction Over Trustees And Beneficiaries") 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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