New Mexico § 47-1-20 - Remainder to unborn child
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-20 — Remainder to unborn child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-1-20. Remainder to unborn child
When any possession has been or shall be conveyed limiting the remainder of the possession
to the son or daughter of any person, born after the death of its parent, possession
shall be taken the same as if he or she was born during the life of the parent, although
no possession should have been conveyed to sustain the remainder of a contingent possession
after his death, and after this an absolute possession or bequest may be made, commencing
in the future, in writing in the same manner as by will.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 47-1-20
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 47-1-20 cover?
Section 47-1-20 ("Remainder to unborn child") 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 § 47-1-20?
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