Montana § 72-39-104 - Application -- Governing Law
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-39-104 — Application -- Governing Law, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-39-104. Application -- Governing Law
Application -- governing law. This chapter applies to a trust created before, on, or after October 1, 2021 that: (1) has its principal place of administration in this state, including a trust whose principal place of administration has been changed to this state; or (2) provides by its trust instrument that is governed by the law of this state or is governed by the law of this state for the purpose of: (a) administration, including administration of a trust whose governing law for purposes of administration has been changed to the law of this state; (b) construction of terms of the trust; or (c) determining the meaning or effect of terms of the trust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-39-104
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-39-104 cover?
Section 72-39-104 ("Application -- Governing Law") 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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