New Mexico § 45-2A-4 - Incorporation by reference
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-2A-4 — Incorporation by reference, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-2A-4. Incorporation by reference
A. A will may incorporate by reference the provisions of the Uniform Statutory Will
Act in whole or in part and with any modifications and additions the will provides. To the extent an express provision of a will conflicts with that act, the will governs. B. A provision that all or part of the testator's testamentary estate is to be disposed
of in accordance with the Uniform Statutory Will Act incorporates by reference provisions
of that act in effect on the date the will is executed. C. An incorporation by reference of provisions of the Uniform Statutory Will Act may
be in the following or a substantially similar form: “Except as otherwise provided in this will, I direct that my testamentary estate be
disposed of in accordance with the New Mexico's Uniform Statutory Will Act.”
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-2A-4
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-2A-4 cover?
Section 45-2A-4 ("Incorporation by reference") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 45-2A-4?
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