72-38-305. Appointment of representative. (1) If the court determines that an interest is not represented under this part or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent, and otherwise represent, bind, and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated, or unborn individual or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.

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Terms Used In Montana Code 72-38-305

  • 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
  • Several: means two or more. See Montana Code 1-1-201

(2)A representative may act on behalf of the individual represented with respect to any matter arising under this chapter, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.

(3)In making decisions, a representative may consider general benefit accruing to the living members of the individual’s family.