15-62-210. Exemption from claims of creditors. (1) Except as provided in subsection (3), up to $100,000 of assets and earnings held in and distributions from the trust by or on behalf of an account owner, contributor, or designated beneficiary of a participating trust agreement are exempt from all claims of creditors of the account owner, contributor, or designated beneficiary.
(2) Subsection (1) applies to assets and earnings held in and distributions from a qualified tuition program established and maintained by another state as provided by section 529(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 529(b)(1)(A)(ii), if the owner, contributor, or designated beneficiary is a Montana resident.
(3) Assets, earnings, and distributions are not protected from claims if the contribution violates the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act provided for in Title 31, chapter 2, part 3, or 11 U.S.C. 548.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 108, L. 2019.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 62. Family Education Savings Act
Part 2. Family Education Savings Program Account -- Administration
15-62-202. Changes in designated beneficiary
15-62-203. Selection of financial institution as program manager -- contract -- termination
15-62-205. Scholarships and financial aid provisions -- exceptions
15-62-207. Deductions for contributions
15-62-208. Tax on certain withdrawals of deductible contributions