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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45: Uniform Probate Code
Article 2: Intestate Succession and Wills, 45-2-101 through 45-2-1116
- 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 45-2-103: Share of heirs other than surviving spouse. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-104: Requirement that heir survive decedent by one hundred twenty hours.
- Section 45-2-104: Requirement of survival by one hundred twenty hours; individual in gestation. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-105: No taker.
- Section 45-2-106: Representation.
- Section 45-2-107: Kindred of half blood.
- Section 45-2-108: After-born heirs.
- Section 45-2-108: Repealed. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-109: Advancements.
- Section 45-2-110: Debts to decedent.
- Section 45-2-111: Alienage.
- Section 45-2-112: Dower and curtesy abolished.
- Section 45-2-113: Individuals related to decedent through two lines.
- Section 45-2-114: Parent and child relationship.
- Section 45-2-114: Parent barred from inheriting in certain circumstances. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-115: Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-116: Effect of parent-child relationship. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-117: No distinction based on marital status. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-118: Adoptee and adoptee's adoptive parent or parents. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-119: Adoptee and adoptee's genetic parents. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-120: Child conceived by assisted reproduction other than child born to gestational carrier. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-121: Child born to gestational carrier. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-122: Equitable adoption. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-201: to 45-2-207 Reserved.
- Section 45-2-301: Entitlement of spouse; premarital will.
- Section 45-2-302: Omitted children.
- Section 45-2-401: Applicable law.
- Section 45-2-402: Family allowance.
- Section 45-2-403: Personal property allowance.
- Section 45-2-403: Personal property allowance. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-404: Reserved.
- Section 45-2-405: Source, determination and documentation.
- Section 45-2-406: Modification of exemptions.
- Section 45-2-407: Waiver of rights.
- Section 45-2-501: Who may make will.
- Section 45-2-501: Who may make will. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-502: Execution; witnessed wills.
- Section 45-2-503: Reserved.
- Section 45-2-504: Self-proved will.
- Section 45-2-505: Who may witness.
- Section 45-2-506: Choice of law as to execution.
- Section 45-2-507: Revocation by writing or by act.
- Section 45-2-507: Revocation by writing or by act. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-508: Revocation by change of circumstances.
- Section 45-2-509: Revival of revoked will.
- Section 45-2-510: Incorporation by reference.
- Section 45-2-511: Testamentary additions to trust.
- Section 45-2-512: Events of independent significance.
- Section 45-2-513: Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property.
- Section 45-2-514: Contracts concerning succession.
- Section 45-2-515: Deposit of will with court in testator's lifetime.
- Section 45-2-516: Duty of custodian of will; liability.
- Section 45-2-517: Penalty clause for contest.
- Section 45-2-601: Scope.
- Section 45-2-602: Will may pass all property and after-acquired property.
- Section 45-2-603: Antilapse; deceased devisee; class gifts.
- Section 45-2-603: Antilapse; deceased devisee; class gifts. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-604: Failure of testamentary provision.
- Section 45-2-605: Increase in securities; accessions.
- Section 45-2-606: Nonademption of specific devises; unpaid proceeds of sale, condemnation or insurance; sale by conservator or agent.
- Section 45-2-606: Nonademption of specific devises; unpaid proceeds of sale, condemnation or insurance; sale by conservator or agent. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-607: Nonexoneration.
- Section 45-2-608: Exercise of power of appointment.
- Section 45-2-609: Ademption by satisfaction.
- Section 45-2-610: to 45-2-612 Repealed.
- Section 45-2-701: Scope.
- Section 45-2-702: Requirement of survival by one hundred twenty hours.
- Section 45-2-703: Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument.
- Section 45-2-704: Power of appointment; meaning of specific reference requirement.
- Section 45-2-705: Class gifts construed to accord with intestate succession.
- Section 45-2-705: Class gifts construed to accord with intestate succession; exceptions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-706: Life insurance; retirement plan; account with POD designation; transfer-on-death registration; deceased beneficiary.
- Section 45-2-706: Life insurance; retirement plan; account with pod designation; transfer-on-death registration; deceased beneficiary. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-707: Survivorship with respect to future interests under terms of trust; substitute takers.
- Section 45-2-707: Survivorship with respect to future interests under terms of trust; substitute takers. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-708: Class gifts to descendants, issue or heirs of the body; form of distribution if none specified.
- Section 45-2-709: Representation; per capita at each generation; per stirpes.
- Section 45-2-709: Representation; per capita at each generation; per stirpes. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-710: Worthier-title doctrine abolished.
- Section 45-2-711: Future interests in heirs and like.
- Section 45-2-801: Repealed.
- Section 45-2-802: Effect of divorce, annulment and decree of separation.
- Section 45-2-803: Effect of homicide on intestate succession, wills, trusts, joint assets, life insurance and beneficiary designations.
- Section 45-2-803: Effect of homicide on intestate succession, wills, trusts, joint assets, life insurance and beneficiary designations. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-804: Revocation of probate and nonprobate transfers by divorce; no revocation by other changes of circumstances.
- Section 45-2-804: Revocation of probate and nonprobate transfers by divorce; no revocation by other changes of circumstances. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-805: Death of spouse; community property.
- Section 45-2-805: Reformation to correct mistakes. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-806: Validity and effect of will executed by a wife prior to July 1, 1973.
- Section 45-2-806: Modification to achieve transferor's tax objectives. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-807: Death of spouse; community property. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-808: Validity and effect of will executed by a wife prior to July 1, 1973. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-901: Statutory rule against perpetuities.
- Section 45-2-901: Statutory rule against perpetuities. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-902: Nonvested property interest or power of appointment created.
- Section 45-2-903: Reformation.
- Section 45-2-904: Exclusions.
- Section 45-2-905: Prospective application.
- Section 45-2-906: Supersession.
- Section 45-2-907: Honorary trusts; trusts for pets.
- Section 45-2-908: Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-909: Interest in real property. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-910: Lease to commence in the future. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-911: Nonvested easement. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-912: Possibility of reverter, right of entry, executory interest. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-913: Exclusions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-914: Application. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1001: Definitions.
- Section 45-2-1002: International will; validity.
- Section 45-2-1003: International will; requirements.
- Section 45-2-1004: International will; other points of form.
- Section 45-2-1005: International will; certificate.
- Section 45-2-1006: International will; effect of certificate.
- Section 45-2-1007: International will; revocation.
- Section 45-2-1008: Source and construction.
- Section 45-2-1009: Persons authorized to act in relation to international will; eligibility; recognition by authorizing agency.
- Section 45-2-1010: International will; information registration.
- Section 45-2-1101: Short title. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1102: Definitions. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1103: Scope. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1104: Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act supplemented by other law. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1105: Power to disclaim; general requirements; when irrevocable. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1106: Disclaimer of interest in property. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1107: Disclaimer of rights of survivorship in jointly held property. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1108: Disclaimer of interest by trustee. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1109: Disclaimer of power of appointment or other power not held in fiduciary capacity. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1110: Disclaimer by appointee, object or taker in default of exercise of power of appointment. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1111: Disclaimer of power held in fiduciary capacity. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1112: Delivery or filing. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1113: When disclaimer barred or limited. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1114: Tax qualified disclaimer. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1115: Recording of disclaimer. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
- Section 45-2-1116: Application to existing relationships. (Effective January 1, 2012.)
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