With respect to the estate of a decedent, the allowances granted pursuant to Sections 45-2-402 and 45-2-403 NMSA 1978 are in lieu of the exemptions provided in Sections 42-10-1, 42-10-2, 42-10-9 and 42-10-10 NMSA 1978.
History: 1978 Comp., § 45-2-406, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 24; 1995, ch. 210, § 9.
The 1995 amendment, effective July 1, 1995, substituted "Sections 42-10-1, 42-10-2, 42-10-9 and 42-10-10 NMSA 1978" for "Sections 42-10-1 through 42-10-12 NMSA 1978".
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 96 C.J.S. Wills § 760; 97 C.J.S. Wills § 1262.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 2 - Intestate Succession and Wills
Part 4 - EXEMPT PROPERTY AND ALLOWANCES
Section 45-2-401 - Applicable law.
Section 45-2-402 - Family allowance.
Section 45-2-403 - Personal property allowance.
Section 45-2-405 - Source, determination and documentation.