Montana § 72-5-401 - Original Petition For Appointment Or Protective Order -- Who May Petition
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§ 72-5-401. Original Petition For Appointment Or Protective Order -- Who May Petition
Original petition for appointment or protective order -- who may petition. The person to be protected, any person who is interested in that person's estate, affairs, or welfare, including that person's parent, guardian, or custodian, or any person who would be adversely affected by lack of effective management of the property and affairs of the person to be protected may petition for the appointment of a conservator or for other appropriate protective order.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-5-401
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-5-401 cover?
Section 72-5-401 ("Original Petition For Appointment Or Protective Order -- Who May Petition") 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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