(1) in the place in this state where the person to be protected resides, whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another place; or(2) if the person to be protected does not reside in this state, in any place where the person has property.
§ 72-5-407, MCA
En. 91A-5-403 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-5-403; amd. Sec.2415, Ch. 56, L. 2415.