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2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 46: Fiduciaries and Trusts
Article 7: Transfers to Minors, 46-7-1 through 46-7-34
Section 46-7-18: Transfer by obligor.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 46-7-18 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis)
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46-7-18. Transfer by obligor.

A. Subject to Subsections B and C of this section, a person not subject to Section 6 or 7 [46-7-16 or 46-7-17 NMSA 1978] of the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act who holds property of or owes a liquidated debt to a minor not having a conservator may make an irrevocable transfer to a custodian for the benefit of the minor pursuant to Section 10 [46-7-20 NMSA 1978] of that act.

B. If a person having the right to do so under Section 4 [46-7-14 NMSA 1978] of that act, has nominated a custodian under that section to receive the custodial property, the transfer shall be made to that person;

C. If no custodian has been nominated under Section 4 of that act, or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline or are ineligible to serve, a transfer under this section may be made to an adult member of the minor's family or to a trust company unless the property exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in value.

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