New Mexico § 45-2-513 Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of

New Mexico Statutes

§ 45-2-513 — Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of

New Mexico § 45-2-513

Ch. 45Uniform Probate Code

Art. 2Intestate Succession and Wills

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 45-2-513 (2026).

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tangible personal property. A will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money. To be admissible under this section as evidence of the intended disposition, the writing must be signed by the testator and must describe the items and the devisees with reasonable certainty. The writing may be: A. referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; B. prepared before or after the execution of the will; C. altered by the testator after its preparation; or D. a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will.

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tangible personal property. A will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money. To be admissible under this section as evidence of the intended disposition, the writing must be signed by the testator and must describe the items and the devisees with reasonable certainty. The writing may be: A. referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator's death; B. prepared before or after the execution of the will; C. altered by the testator after its preparation; or D. a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will.