72-2-711. Scope. In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in this part control the construction of a governing instrument. The rules of construction in this part apply to a governing instrument of any type, except as the application of a particular section is limited by its terms to a specific type or types of provision or governing instrument.
History: En. Sec. 61, Ch. 494, L. 1993.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 72. Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 2. Upc -- Intestacy, Wills, and Donative Transfers
Part 7. Rules of Construction Applicable to Wills and Other Governing Instruments
72-2-708. through 72-2-710 reserved
72-2-712. Requirement of survival by 120 hours
72-2-713. Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument
72-2-715. Class gifts construed to accord with intestate succession
72-2-717. Survivorship with respect to future interests under terms of trust -- substitute takers
72-2-719. Representation -- per capita at each generation -- per stirpes