# Mont. Code Ann. § 72-39-103: 72-39-103 Scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C39_P1_S72-39-103

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 72-39-103
- **Heading:** 72-39-103 Scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 72 / Chapter 39 / Part 1 / Section 72-39-103

## Text

72-39-103 . Scope. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3), this chapter applies to an express trust that is irrevocable or revocable by the settlor only with the consent of the trustee or a person holding an adverse interest.

(2) This chapter does not apply to a trust held solely for charitable purposes.

(3) Subject to 72-39-211 , a trust instrument may restrict or prohibit exercise of the decanting power.

(4) This chapter does not limit the power of a trustee, powerholder, or other person to distribute or appoint property in further trust or to modify a trust under the trust instrument, law of this state other than this chapter, common law, a court order, or a nonjudicial settlement agreement.

(5) This chapter does not affect the ability of a settlor to provide in a trust instrument for the distribution of the trust property or appointment in further trust of the trust property or for modification of the trust instrument.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 72-39-101 72-39-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C39_P1_S72-39-101.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 72-39-102 72-39-102 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C39_P1_S72-39-102.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 72-39-103 72-39-103 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C39_P1_S72-39-103.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 72-39-104 72-39-104 Application -- governing law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T72_C39_P1_S72-39-104.md)

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