2023 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 5B - Uniform Power of Attorney
Part 2
Section 45-5B-206 - Stocks and bonds.

Universal Citation:
NM Stat § 45-5B-206 (2023)
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Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to stocks and bonds authorizes the agent to:

A. buy, sell and exchange stocks and bonds;

B. establish, continue, modify or terminate an account with respect to stocks and bonds;

C. pledge stocks and bonds as security to borrow, pay, renew or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal;

D. receive certificates and other evidences of ownership with respect to stocks and bonds; and

E. exercise voting rights with respect to stocks and bonds in person or by proxy, enter into voting trusts, and consent to limitations on the right to vote.

History: Laws 2007, ch. 135, § 206; 1978 Comp., § 46B-1-206 recompiled as § 45-5B-206 by Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 102.

ANNOTATIONS

Recompilations. — Laws 2011, ch. 124, § 102 recompiled former 46B-1-206 NMSA 1978 as 45-5B-206 NMSA 1978, effective January 1, 2012.

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