Montana Code Annotated 2003

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     72-3-504. Renunciation -- nomination of other -- two or more persons sharing priority. (1) A person entitled to letters under (2) through (6) of 72-3-502 may nominate a qualified person to act as personal representative.
     (2) Any person entitled to letters may renounce his right to nominate or to an appointment by appropriate writing filed with the court.
     (3) When two or more persons share a priority, those of them who do not renounce must concur in nominating another to act for them or in applying for appointment. If they are unable to concur in nominating another to act for them or in applying for appointment, the court may appoint any qualified person.

     History: En. 91A-3-203 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 223, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-3-203(3).

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