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• How Do You Make a Valid Will In New Mexico?

  2021-04-09

  To make a valid will under New Mexico law, the will must be: In writing; Signed by the testator; Witnessed and signed by two witnesses.   The requirements to make a valid will in New Mexico are found in NM Stat § 45-2-502 . Who Can Mak…

• Surviving Spouse Rights New Mexico

  2019-09-23

  Surviving spouses have important rights and benefits under New Mexico law, including: Intestate Rights Community Property Family Allowance Exempt Personal Property New Mexico is a community property state. Community property is property acq…

• Who Are Next Of Kin In New Mexico?

  2020-10-19

  Next of kin under New Mexico intestate inheritance law include: Surviving spouse Children Parents Siblings Grandparents and descendants Descendants of deceased spouse What Next Of Kin Inherit Under New Mexico Law? The status as next of kin …