2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 46A: Uniform Trust Code
Article 8: Duties and Powers of Trustee, 46A-8-801 through 46A-8-817
Section 46A-8-815: General powers of trustee.


NM Stat § 46A-8-815 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

46A-8-815. General powers of trustee.

A. A trustee, without authorization by the court, may exercise:

(1) powers conferred by the terms of the trust; and

(2) except as limited by the terms of the trust:

(a) all powers over the trust property that an unmarried competent owner has over individually owned property;

(b) any other powers appropriate to achieve the proper investment, management and distribution of the trust property; and

(c) any other powers conferred by the Uniform Trust Code [46A-1-101 NMSA 1978].

B. The exercise of a power is subject to the fiduciary duties prescribed by Chapter 46A, Article 8 NMSA 1978.

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