About Last Will and Testament
A testamentary document for Native American tribal members to declare their wishes for the distribution of their estate upon death, compliant with federal Indian law.
When you'd use it: When a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe wishes to create or update their last will and testament under federal law governing Indian wills.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Last Will and Testament is published as a PDF by the Montana courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: courts.mt.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Last Will and Testament in Montana
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Last Will and Testament when when a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe wishes to create or update their last will and testament under federal law governing Indian wills. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Montana probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Last Will and Testament carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Last Will and Testament to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Montana county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).