§ 72-2-101 Renumbered 72-2-811
§ 72-2-102 Renumbered 72-2-224
§ 72-2-103 Renumbered 72-2-812
§ 72-2-104 Renumbered 72-2-813
§ 72-2-105 Renumbered 72-2-534
§ 72-2-111 Intestate estate
§ 72-2-112 Share of spouse
§ 72-2-113 Share of heirs other than surviving spouse
§ 72-2-114 Requirement that heir survive decedent for 120 hours
§ 72-2-115 No taker
§ 72-2-116 Representation
§ 72-2-117 Kindred of half blood
§ 72-2-118 Afterborn heirs
§ 72-2-119 Advancements
§ 72-2-120 Debts to decedent
§ 72-2-121 Alienage
§ 72-2-122 Dower and curtesy abolished
§ 72-2-123 Individuals related to decedent through two lines
§ 72-2-124 Parent and child relationship
§ 72-2-125 Parent barred from inheriting in certain circumstances

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Terms Used In Montana Code > Title 72 > Chapter 2 > Part 1 - Intestate Succession

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dower: A widow
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203