New Mexico § 45-6-213 Alteration of rights

New Mexico Statutes

§ 45-6-213 — Alteration of rights

New Mexico § 45-6-213

Ch. 45Uniform Probate Code

Art. 6Nonprobate Transfers

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 45-6-213 (2026).

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A.Rights at death under Section 45-6-212 NMSA 1978 are determined by the terms of the account at the death of a party. The terms of the account may be altered by written notice given by a party to the financial institution to change the terms of the account or stop or vary payment under the terms of the account. The notice must be signed by a party and received by the financial institution during the party's lifetime.

B.A right of survivorship arising from the express terms of the account, Section 45- 6-212 NMSA 1978 or a POD designation, may not be altered by will.

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A. Rights at death under Section 45-6-212 NMSA 1978 are determined by the terms of the account at the death of a party. The terms of the account may be altered by written notice given by a party to the financial institution to change the terms of the account or stop or vary payment under the terms of the account. The notice must be signed by a party and received by the financial institution during the party's lifetime. B. A right of survivorship arising from the express terms of the account, Section 45- 6-212 NMSA 1978 or a POD designation, may not be altered by will.