In the absence of a finding of a contrary intention, the rules of construction in Chapter 45, Article 2, Part 6 NMSA 1978 control the construction of a will.
History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-2-601, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-601; 1976 (S.S.), ch. 37, § 3; repealed and reenacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 40.
Official comments. — See Commissioners on Uniform State Law official comment to 2-601 UPC.
Repeals and reenactments. — Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 40 repealed former 45-2-601 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 2-601, relating to the requirement that the devisee survive the testator by one hundred twenty hours, and enacted a new section, effective July 1, 1993.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 2 - Intestate Succession and Wills
Part 6 - RULES OF CONSTRUCTION FOR WILLS
Section 45-2-602 - Will may pass all property and after-acquired property.
Section 45-2-603 - Antilapse; deceased devisee; class gifts.
Section 45-2-604 - Failure of testamentary provision.
Section 45-2-605 - Increase in securities; accessions.
Section 45-2-607 - Nonexoneration.
Section 45-2-608 - Exercise of power of appointment.