Montana Code > Title 72 > Chapter 5 > Part 5 – Powers of Attorney


§ 72-5-501	When health care power of attorney not affected by disability
§ 72-5-502	Health care power of attorney not revoked until notice

Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Affidavit: means a sworn written declaration made before an officer authorized to administer oaths or an unsworn written declaration made under penalty of perjury as provided in 1-6-105. See Montana Code 1-1-203
Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
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.
Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. ^{Source: OCC}
Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203