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  1. Letter of Last Instructions. (MSU Extension MontGuide)  
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    Explains what should be included in a letter of last instructions to assist survivors after the death of the writer. 
  2. Montana Body Donation Program:  A Potential Component of an Estate Plan.  (MSU Extension MontGuide) 
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    Some Montanans are motivated to make a body donation by the desire to make a contribution to medical education. Others donate because they want to recognize the value and importance of using bodies for education of present and future health professionals.

  3. Estate Planning Tools for Owners of Pets & Companion Animals or Service Animals.  (MSU Extension MontGuide) 
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    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.

  4.  Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate? Transferring Non-Titled Property. (MSU Extension MontGuide) 
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    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. 

  5. Cremation. (MSU Extension MontGuide) 
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    Explores personal and family concerns, state and federal regulations, and costs of cremation in Montana. 

  6. What Are Your Rights Over Your Remains? (MSU Extension MontGuide)  
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    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.