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A written will is valid in Montana if executed (signed and witnessed) ing to Montana law, the law of the state or country where the will was executed, or the law of the place where, at the time of death, the testator is domiciled, has a place of abode, or is a national.

The cost of creating a will in Montana can range from approximately $250 to $1000, while a trust typically costs anywhere between $900 and $3450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free.

In Montana, the following assets are subject to probate: Solely-owned property: Any asset that was solely owned by the deceased person with no designated beneficiary is subject to probate. This could include bank accounts, cars, houses, personal belongings, and business interests.

An estate skips probate in Montana if it's less than $50,000. Avoiding the probate process could be beneficial for an estate's heirs, as the probate process in Montana can be long and expensive.

A will in your own handwriting must be witnessed by two disinterested persons (persons who are not named in the written will). Your will should be signed and dated. If you type your own will or use a computer software program to print your will you must also have two disinterested witnesses sign it.

Under Montana's probate laws, you can distribute certain types of property and assets without a probate court's approval. They include: Accounts with a named beneficiary, such as life insurance policies and retirement funds. Assets and property that is held in a living trust.