What to Include in a Letter of Last Instruction
February 4, 2022
- Letter of Last Instructions. (MT198904HR) (2022) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online]
Explains what should be included in a letter of last instructions to assist survivors after the death of the writer.- Letter of Last Instructions Worksheet: (2022) A worksheet to fill in the necessary information to help prepare the Letter
of Last Instructions that pertains to your situation. (PDF)
- Letter of Last Instructions Worksheet: (2022) A worksheet to fill in the necessary information to help prepare the Letter
of Last Instructions that pertains to your situation. (PDF)
Estate Planning Tools for Owners of Pets & Companion Animals or Service Animals. (MT201405HR) (2025) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online]
Outlines legal options for owners who plan to name a caregiver for their companion animals, service animals and/or pets in case of the owner’s death or incapacitation.
- Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? Transferring Non-Titled Property (MT199701HR) (2023)(PDF Version)(HTML Version-ADA Accessible)[Order Online]Explains how to deal with some of the issues that may arise with the transfer of non-titled
property such as photographs, jewelry, books, and other family heirlooms among family
members.
- Cremation in Montana. (MT200201HR) (2026) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online]
Having conversations about the loss of a loved one or thinking about our own mortality may raise emotional issues and feelings about the disposition of our remains. This MontGuide focuses on the option of cremation. It explores personal and family concerns, as well as state and federal regulations about scattering human remains.
- What Are Your Rights Over Your Remains? (MT200918HR) (2023) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online]
The Montana Right of Disposition Act allows a person to provide instructions for disposing of his or her remains or to designate an agent with authority to make such decisions that have priority over the wishes of survivors.