If it becomes evident in the course of a formal testacy proceeding that, though one or more instruments are entitled to be probated, the decedent's estate is or may be partially intestate, the district court shall enter an order to that effect.
History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-3-411, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 3-411.
Cross references. — For burdens of proof in contested cases, see 45-3-407 NMSA 1978.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 80 Am. Jur. 2d Wills § 870.
May parts of will be upheld notwithstanding failure of other parts for lack of testamentary mental capacity or undue influence, 64 A.L.R.3d 261.
95 C.J.S. Wills §§ 317, 322.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 3 - Probate of Wills and Administration
Part 4 - FORMAL TESTACY AND APPOINTMENT PROCEEDINGS
Section 45-3-401 - Formal testacy proceedings; nature; when commenced.
Section 45-3-402 - Formal testacy or appointment proceedings; petition; contents.
Section 45-3-403 - Formal testacy proceeding; notice of hearing on petition.
Section 45-3-404 - Formal testacy proceedings; written objections to probate.
Section 45-3-405 - Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof.
Section 45-3-406 - Formal testacy proceedings; contested cases; testimony of attesting witnesses.
Section 45-3-407 - Formal testacy proceedings; burdens in contested cases.
Section 45-3-409 - Formal testacy proceedings; order; foreign will.
Section 45-3-410 - Formal testacy proceedings; probate of more than one instrument.
Section 45-3-411 - Formal testacy proceedings; partial intestacy.
Section 45-3-412 - Formal testacy proceedings; effect of order; vacation.
Section 45-3-413 - Formal testacy proceedings; vacation of order for other cause.
Section 45-3-414 - Formal proceedings concerning appointment of personal representative.