MSU Extension: Have You Written Your Will Yet?

This is one of a series of articles focusing on estate and legacy planning. Authors are Kaleena Miller, Madison-Jefferson County Extension Agent, kaleena.miller1@montana.edu; and Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist, marsha.goetting@montana.edu.

Summertime often is the occasion for family reunions. Those who are not present this year may remind us that we need to give some thought about whom we want to leave our assets to upon our death. Granted that may be a dreadful thought, but we must face reality. If we do not decide who receives our assets, Montana law decides for u...