1. 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) 
     
2. 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.
   
   
   • Information about Companion or Service Animals and/or Pets for Potential Caregivers  (PDF)
     
     
3.  Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? Transferring Non-Titled Property  (MT199701HR) (2023) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible)[OrderOnline]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. 
   
   
4. Cremation. (MT200201HR) (2018) (PDF Version) (HTML Version-ADA Accessible) [Order Online]
   Explores personal and family concerns, state and federal regulations, and costs of cremation in Montana. 
   
   
5. What Are Your Rights Over Your Remains? (MT200918HR) (2023) (PDFVersion) (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. 
   
   
   • Affidavit for Granting Authority to Another Person to Make Decisions about Disposition of Remains (PDF)