Mont. Code Ann. § 70-1-203
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70-1-203 Escheat
Official statutory text
70-1-203 . Escheat. Whenever the title to any property fails for want of heirs or next of kin, it reverts to the state. All property within the limits of this state which does not belong to any person belongs to the state.
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