The Uniform Statutory Will Act shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of that act among states enacting it.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 173, ยง 16.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 2A - Uniform Statutory Will Act
Section 45-2A-1 - Short title.
Section 45-2A-2 - Definitions.
Section 45-2A-3 - Making statutory will.
Section 45-2A-4 - Incorporation by reference.
Section 45-2A-5 - Shares under statutory will.
Section 45-2A-6 - Share of spouse.
Section 45-2A-7 - Trust for spouse and issue.
Section 45-2A-8 - Shares of heirs when no surviving spouse.
Section 45-2A-9 - Trust if child under specified age.
Section 45-2A-10 - Effect of disability at distribution.
Section 45-2A-11 - Powers of appointment.
Section 45-2A-13 - Appointment of personal representative and trustee.
Section 45-2A-15 - Bond or surety.
Section 45-2A-16 - Uniformity of application and construction.