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  1. 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. 

  2. Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? (38-minute video, University of Minnesota) 
    https://extension.umn.edu/transferring-non-titled-property/who-gets-grandmas-yellow-pie-platetm-video

  3. Wills (MSU Extension MontGuide)
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    Outlines why a written will is necessary. Includes information about costs, restrictions and changes after its completion. 

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  4. 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. 

  5. Montana Legal Developer Forms:  
    https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/aging/legalservicesdeveloper/disclaimer

  6. Wills and Estate Planning Guide--Fillable Form  (MSU Alumni Foundation)

  7. Bequest Language (Using MSU Alumni Foundation as an Example)