Escrow & Title
In Montana, a homestead declaration protects a portion of a primary residence's equity from:
AVoluntary liens like mortgages taken by the owner
BInvoluntary creditor liens and execution sales up to the homestead exemption amount✓ Correct
CProperty tax assessments by the county
DAll types of foreclosure including mortgage foreclosure
Explanation
Montana's homestead exemption (MCA 70-32-101 et seq.) protects a homeowner's equity in their primary residence from unsecured creditor claims and execution sales up to the statutory exemption amount.
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