The court may reform the terms of a trust, even if unambiguous, to conform the terms to the settlor's intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence that both the settlor's intent and the terms of the trust were affected by a mistake of fact or law, whether in expression or inducement.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 122, § 4-415.
Effective dates. — Laws 2003, ch. 122, § 11-1106 made the act effective July 1, 2003.
Law reviews. — For article, "The New Mexico Uniform Trust Code," see 34 N.M.L. Rev. 1 (2004).
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 46A - Uniform Trust Code
Article 4 - Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of Trust
Section 46A-4-401 - Methods of creating trust.
Section 46A-4-402 - Requirements for creation.
Section 46A-4-403 - Trusts created in other jurisdictions.
Section 46A-4-404 - Trust purposes.
Section 46A-4-405 - Charitable purposes; enforcement.
Section 46A-4-406 - Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress or undue influence.
Section 46A-4-407 - Evidence of oral trust.
Section 46A-4-408 - Trust for care of animal.
Section 46A-4-409 - Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary.
Section 46A-4-410 - Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval.
Section 46A-4-411 - Modification or termination of noncharitable irrevocable trust by consent.
Section 46A-4-414 - Termination of uneconomic trust.
Section 46A-4-415 - Reformation to correct mistakes.
Section 46A-4-416 - Modification to achieve settlor's tax objectives.