2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45: Uniform Probate Code
Article 5B: Uniform Power of Attorney, 45-5B-101 through 45-5B-403
Section 45-5B-403: Effect on existing powers of attorney.
45-5B-403. Effect on existing powers of attorney.
Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Power of Attorney Act [45-5B-101 NMSA 1978], on July 1, 2007:
A. the Uniform Power of Attorney Act applies to a power of attorney created before, on or after July 1, 2007;
B. the Uniform Power of Attorney Act applies to a judicial proceeding concerning a power of attorney commenced on or after July 1, 2007;
C. the Uniform Power of Attorney Act applies to a judicial proceeding concerning a power of attorney commenced before July 1, 2007 unless the court finds that application of a provision of that act would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial proceeding or prejudice the rights of a party, in which case that provision does not apply and the superseded law applies; and
D. an act done before July 1, 2007 is not affected by the Uniform Power of Attorney Act.
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