| PROJECT SUMMARY |
| Sale of land is a major financial risk for farmers who die without a will because of intestacy distributions to spouse and children, some of whom may lack interest in farming/ranching and demand their inheritance in cash. Many of the 842 participants during 2004-2005 estate planning programs indicated that “Montana law and property distribution” was the most valuable topic. Our objective was to continue participants´ education by developing a Website and interactive CD illustrating how property passes under Montana law when a person dies without a written will. We found that those who use the CD and Website became motivated to write a will. The CD/Website format could be easily be adapted in other states. The project could serve as a proto type for explaining the distribution of restricted/trust land on reservations and distribution of Individualized Indian Money (IIM) accounts under the American Indian Probate Reform Act. |
| NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 3644 |
| TOPICS COVERED |
| Plans and tools to address succession, estate planning, health, and well being |
| Interpersonal, family and business relationships |
