Montana § 72-9-107 - Disposition Upon Death
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 72-9-107 — Disposition Upon Death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-9-107. Disposition Upon Death
Disposition upon death. Upon death of a married person, one-half of the property to which this part applies is the property of the surviving spouse and is not subject to testamentary disposition by the decedent or distribution under the Uniform Probate Code. One-half of that property is the property of the decedent and is subject to testamentary disposition or distribution under the Uniform Probate Code. With respect to property to which this part applies, the one-half of the property which is the property of the decedent is not subject to the surviving spouse's right to elect against the will.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 72-9-107
What does Montana Code Annotated § 72-9-107 cover?
Section 72-9-107 ("Disposition Upon Death") 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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