72-26-606. Other transfer by fiduciary. (1) Subject to subsection (3), a personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of a minor pursuant to 72-26-603, in the absence of a will or under a will or trust that does not contain an authorization to do so. (2) Subject to subsection (3), a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to another adult or trust company as custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to 72-26-603. (3) A transfer under subsection (1) or (2) may be made only if: (a) the personal representative, trustee, or conservator considers the transfer to be in the best interest of the minor; (b) the transfer is not prohibited by or inconsistent with provisions of the applicable will, trust agreement, or other governing instrument; and (c) the transfer is authorized by the court if it exceeds $10,000 in value. History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 102, L. 1985.
Montana Legal Code
§ 72-26-606
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