An individual having capacity to make a will under the laws of this state may make a statutory will under the Uniform Statutory Will Act. The will must be executed in a manner recognized as valid under the laws of this state.
History: Laws 1991, ch. 173, § 3.
Cross references. — For execution of wills, see 45-2-502 NMSA 1978.
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.