New Mexico § 46A-4-412 Modification or termination because of unanticipated

New Mexico Statutes

§ 46A-4-412 — Modification or termination because of unanticipated

New Mexico § 46A-4-412

Ch. 46AUniform Trust Code

Art. 4Creation, Validity, Modification and Termination of

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N.M. Stat. Ann. § 46A-4-412 (2026).

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circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively.

A.The court may modify the administrative or dispositive terms of a trust or terminate the trust if it is established by clear and convincing evidence that there are circumstances not anticipated by the settlor and modification or termination will further the purposes of the trust. To the extent practicable, the modification must be made in accordance with the settlor's probable intention.

B.The court may modify the administrative terms of a trust if continuation of the trust on its existing terms would be impracticable or wasteful or impair the trust's administration.

C.Upon termination of a trust under this section, the trustee shall distribute the trust property in a manner consistent with the purposes of the trust.

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circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively. A. The court may modify the administrative or dispositive terms of a trust or terminate the trust if it is established by clear and convincing evidence that there are circumstances not anticipated by the settlor and modification or termination will further the purposes of the trust. To the extent practicable, the modification must be made in accordance with the settlor's probable intention. B. The court may modify the administrative terms of a trust if continuation of the trust on its existing terms would be impracticable or wasteful or impair the trust's administration. C. Upon termination of a trust under this section, the trustee shall distribute the trust property in a manner consistent with the purposes of the trust.