Mont. Code Ann. § 72-7-403

Method of release

Known as the Uniform Powers of Appointment Act

The act spans §§ 72–72 (38 sections).

A powerholder of a releasable power of appointment may release the power in whole or in part:

(1) by substantial compliance with a method provided in the terms of the instrument creating the power; or

(2) if the terms of the instrument creating the power do not provide a method or the method provided in the terms of the instrument is not expressly made exclusive, by a writing manifesting the powerholder's intent by clear and convincing evidence.

Official source: Montana Code Annotated (Montana Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Montana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.