§ 72-38-301 Representation — basic effect
§ 72-38-302 Representation by holder of general testamentary power of appointment
§ 72-38-303 Representation by fiduciaries and parents
§ 72-38-304 Representation by person having substantially identical interest
§ 72-38-305 Appointment of representative
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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 72 > Chapter 38 > Part 3 - Representation

  • Conservator: means a person appointed by the court to administer the estate of a minor or adult individual. See Montana Code 72-38-103
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Guardian: means a person appointed by the court, by a parent, or by a spouse to make decisions regarding the support, care, education, health, and welfare of a minor or adult individual. See Montana Code 72-38-103
  • Lineal descendant: Direct descendant of the same ancestors.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Montana Code 72-38-103
  • Settlor: means a person, including a testator, who creates or contributes property to a trust. See Montana Code 72-38-103
  • Several: means two or more. See Montana Code 1-1-201