A debt owed to a decedent is not charged against the intestate share of any individual except the debtor. If the debtor fails to survive the decedent, the debt is not taken into account in computing the intestate share of the debtor's descendants.
History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-2-110, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-110; repealed and reenacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 12.
Official comments. — See Commissioners on Uniform State Laws official comment to 2-110 UPC.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 12 repealed former 45-2-110 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-110, relating to advancements, and enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1993.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 2 - Intestate Succession and Wills
Subpart 1 - General Provisions
Section 45-2-101 - Intestate estate.
Section 45-2-102 - Share of the spouse.
Section 45-2-103 - Share of heirs other than surviving spouse.
Section 45-2-104 - Requirement of survival by one hundred twenty hours; individual in gestation.
Section 45-2-106 - Representation.
Section 45-2-107 - Kindred of half blood.
Section 45-2-109 - Advancements.
Section 45-2-110 - Debts to decedent.
Section 45-2-112 - Dower and curtesy abolished.
Section 45-2-113 - Individuals related to decedent through two lines.
Section 45-2-114 - Parent barred from inheriting in certain circumstances.