Montana

THE STATE OF MONTANA COUNTY OF _______________ We, {testatorName}, _______________, and _______________, the testator and the witnesses, respectively, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being first duly sworn, do hereby declare to the undersigned authority that the testator signed and executed the instrument as the testator's will, that the testator signed willingly (or willingly directed another to sign for the testator), that the testator executed it as the testator's free and voluntary act for the purposes expressed in it, that each of the witnesses, in the presence and hearing of the testator, signed the will as witness, and that to the best of the witness's knowledge the testator was at that time 18 years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence. ___________________________________ {testatorName}, Testator ___________________________________ Witness ___________________________________ Witness Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me by {testatorName}, the testator, and subscribed and sworn to before me by _______________ and _______________, witnesses, this _____ day of ______________, 20____. (SEAL) (Signed) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ (Official capacity of officer)

Mont. Code §72-2-525: the signing of a will by an interested witness does not invalidate the will or any provision of it. Montana follows the no-purging rule, so a gift to a witness is not forfeited. Using disinterested witnesses remains best practice.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney authorizes another person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects listed on this form is explained in the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Title 72, chapter 31, part 3. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make health care decisions for you. You should select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power of attorney or the agent resigns or is unable to act for you. Your agent is entitled to reasonable compensation unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions. This form provides for designation of one agent. If you wish to name more than one agent, you may name a coagent in the Special Instructions. Coagents are not required to act together unless you include that requirement in the Special Instructions. If your agent is unable or unwilling to act for you, your power of attorney will end unless you have named a successor agent. You may also name a second successor agent. This power of attorney becomes effective immediately unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions. If you have questions about the power of attorney or the authority you are granting to your agent, you should seek legal advice before signing this form.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AGENT Agent's Duties When you accept the authority granted under this power of attorney, a special legal relationship is created between you and the principal. This relationship imposes upon you legal duties that continue until you resign or the power of attorney is terminated or revoked. You must: (1) do what you know the principal reasonably expects you to do with the principal's property or, if you do not know the principal's expectations, act in the principal's best interest; (2) act in good faith; (3) do nothing beyond the authority granted in this power of attorney; and (4) disclose your identity as an agent whenever you act for the principal by writing or printing the name of the principal and signing your own name as "agent" in the following manner: (Principal's Name) by (Your Signature) as Agent Unless the Special Instructions in this power of attorney state otherwise, you must also: (1) act loyally for the principal's benefit; (2) avoid conflicts that would impair your ability to act in the principal's best interest; (3) act with care, competence, and diligence; (4) keep a record of all receipts, disbursements, and transactions made on behalf of the principal; (5) cooperate with any person that has authority to make health care decisions for the principal to do what you know the principal reasonably expects or, if you do not know the principal's expectations, to act in the principal's best interest; and (6) attempt to preserve the principal's estate plan if you know the plan and preserving the plan is consistent with the principal's best interest. Termination of Agent's Authority You must stop acting on behalf of the principal if you learn of any event that terminates this power of attorney or your authority under this power of attorney. Events that terminate a power of attorney or your authority to act under a power of attorney include: (1) death of the principal; (2) the principal's revocation of the power of attorney or your authority; (3) the occurrence of a termination event stated in the power of attorney; (4) the purpose of the power of attorney is fully accomplished; or (5) if you are married to the principal, a legal action is filed with a court to end your marriage, or for your legal separation, unless the Special Instructions in this power of attorney state that such an action will not terminate your authority. Liability of Agent The meaning of the authority granted to you is defined in the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Title 72, chapter 31, part 3. If you violate the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Title 72, chapter 31, part 3, or act outside the authority granted, you may be liable for any damages caused by your violation. If there is anything about this document or your duties that you do not understand, you should seek legal advice.

Mont. Code §50-9-103(1) requires only that the declaration be signed by the declarant, or by another at the declarant's direction, and witnessed by two individuals. Montana imposes no statutory disqualification on who may serve as a witness to this declaration: it does not bar a relative, an heir, the designee named to make treatment decisions, the attending physician, an employee of a health care provider, or a person financially responsible for the declarant's care. The optional statutory forms at §50-9-103(2) and (3) ask each witness to attest only that the declarant voluntarily signed the document in the witness's presence. Two disinterested adults remain sound practice, because a witness with no stake in the outcome is harder to challenge if the declaration is later questioned, but §50-9-103 does not require it.

Montana End-of-Life Registry https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/end-of-life-registry-and-advance-health-care-directives/ Operated by the Montana Department of Justice under Mont. Code §50-9-501. Stores advance health care directives and makes them available to healthcare providers. Registration is paper-only (electronic filing is not available).