# Mont. Code Ann. § 72-38-109: 72-38-109 Methods and waiver of notice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C38_P1_S72-38-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 72-38-109
- **Heading:** 72-38-109 Methods and waiver of notice
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 72 / Chapter 38 / Part 1 / Section 72-38-109

## Text

72-38-109 . Methods and waiver of notice. (1) (a) Notice to a person under this chapter or the sending of a document to a person under this chapter must be accomplished in a manner reasonably suitable under the circumstances and likely to result in receipt of the notice or document.

(b) Permissible methods of notice or for sending a document include first-class mail, personal delivery, delivery to the person's last-known place of residence or place of business, or a properly directed electronic message.

(c) Notice of at least 30 days prior to the event for which notice is given is considered to be reasonable unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.

(2) Notice otherwise required under this chapter or a document otherwise required to be sent under this chapter need not be provided to a person whose identity or location is unknown to and not reasonably ascertainable by the trustee.

(3) Notice under this chapter or the sending of a document under this chapter may be waived by the person to be notified or sent the document.

(4) Notice of a judicial proceeding must be given as provided in 72-38-208 through 72-38-212 .

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