A Montana Agreement to Devise or Bequeath Property to a Person Performing the Personal Services of Lifetime Care for a Future Testator is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions for transferring property to an individual in exchange for their lifetime care. This agreement is specific to the state of Montana and is designed to protect both the future testator and the individual providing the personal services of lifetime care. This type of agreement can be referred to as a Lifetime Care Agreement, Caregiver Agreement, or Lifetime Caregiver Agreement. It ensures that the testator's personal and healthcare needs are met during their lifetime, in exchange for which the caregiver is designated as a beneficiary of the testator's estate. The Montana Agreement to Devise or Bequeath Property to a Person Performing the Personal Services of Lifetime Care for a Future Testator typically includes the following key elements: 1. Identification of the Parties: The agreement should clearly identify the testator (the person who will be receiving the lifetime care) and the caregiver who will be providing the services. 2. Description of Services: The agreement should outline the specific personal services that the caregiver will be responsible for providing, such as transportation, meal preparation, medication management, personal hygiene assistance, and any other unique needs of the testator. 3. Duration of Care: The agreement should specify the period for which the caregiver will be responsible for providing lifetime care. This can include an explicit timeframe or continue until the testator's passing. 4. Compensation and Property Transfer: The agreement should detail how the caregiver will be compensated for their services and how the property transfer will occur upon the testator's passing. This can include a lump sum payment, transfer of real estate property, or other assets as agreed upon. 5. Rights and Responsibilities: The agreement should outline the rights and responsibilities of both the testator and the caregiver. This can include provisions for medical decision-making, access to financial information, confidentiality agreements, and other important considerations. 6. Termination: The agreement should specify the conditions under which the agreement can be terminated, such as the testator's decision to revoke the arrangement, the caregiver's inability to provide proper care, or the passing of either party. It is crucial to consult with an attorney experienced in estate planning and elder law when drafting and executing a Montana Agreement to Devise or Bequeath Property to a Person Performing the Personal Services of Lifetime Care for a Future Testator. This ensures that the agreement adheres to state laws and adequately protects the interests of both parties involved.