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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 46: Fiduciaries and Trusts
Article 4: State Beneficiary Trusts, 46-4-1 through 46-4-9
Section 46-4-8: Contractual character; duration of trust.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 46-4-8 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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46-4-8. Contractual character; duration of trust.

Upon the acceptance of the beneficial interest by the beneficiary as hereinabove authorized and provided, the same shall be and constitute a binding contract between the state of New Mexico, the beneficiary and the grantor or grantors, or the executor of the estate of the testator, for the acceptance of the beneficial interest in the trust property by the designated beneficiary and the application of the proceeds of the trust property and its operation for the purposes, and in accordance with the stipulations specified by the trustor or trustors. Such trusts shall have duration for the term of duration of the beneficiary, or such shorter length of time as shall be specified in the instrument or will creating said trust.

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