Living Will in Montana
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Montana recognizes living wills and requires two witnesses or notarization to make them legally valid.
How Montana treats Living Will
Montana law allows you to create a living will that directs healthcare providers to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment. Your document must be signed by you and either witnessed by two people or notarized to be enforceable. Montana also recognizes oral declarations of your end-of-life wishes if made to a healthcare provider, though written documents provide stronger legal protection.
The general definition of Living Will
A document stating your wishes about life-sustaining medical treatment if you become unable to communicate.
A living will (also called an advance directive) is a written statement of your medical preferences if you're ever in a coma, terminal illness, or unable to speak for yourself. You can specify whether you want life support, feeding tubes, or resuscitation. Doctors and family members use it to make decisions that honor your values when you cannot.
Read the full Living Will entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Montana.