Montana § 72-5-402 - Contents Of Petition
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§ 72-5-402. Contents Of Petition
Contents of petition. (1) The petition must set forth to the extent known: (a) the interest of the petitioner; (b) the name, age, residence, and address of the person to be protected; (c) the name and address of that person's guardian, if any; (d) the name and address of that person's nearest relative known to the petitioner; (e) a general statement of that person's property with an estimate of the value of the property, including any compensation, insurance, pension, or allowance to which the person is entitled; and (f) the reason why appointment of a conservator or other protective order is necessary. (2) If the appointment of a conservator is requested, the petition also must set forth the name and address of the person whose appointment is sought and the basis of the person's priority for appointment. (3) The petition must affirm that no mental health care advance directive exists or, if a directive exists, the directive must be attached to the petition.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 72-5-402 ("Contents Of 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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