Montana § 72-5-306 - Purpose And Basis For Guardianship
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-5-306 — Purpose And Basis For Guardianship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-5-306. Purpose And Basis For Guardianship
Purpose and basis for guardianship. Guardianship for an incapacitated person may be used only as is necessary to promote and protect the well-being of the person. The guardianship must be designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and independence in the person and may be ordered only to the extent that the person's actual mental and physical limitations require it. An incapacitated person for whom a guardian has been appointed is not presumed to be incompetent and retains all legal and civil rights except those that have been expressly limited by court order or have been specifically granted to the guardian by the court.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-5-306
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-5-306 cover?
Section 72-5-306 ("Purpose And Basis For Guardianship") 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 § 72-5-306?
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