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New Mexico · Through 2024-09-06

45-2-513: Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property.

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  1. Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
  2. ARTICLE 2 Intestate Succession and Wills

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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