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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. A will incorporating by reference the terms of the Uniform Statutory Will Act does not exercise a power of appointment unless:
(1) the will complies with any conditions imposed on the exercise of the power;
(2) the appointment is within the scope of the power; and
(3) the will expressly refers to the power or expresses an intent to exercise any power of appointment held by the testator.
B. If a power of appointment is exercised as provided in Subsection A of this section, the appointed property passes as part of the statutory-will estate unless the will provides otherwise.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 45. Uniform Probate Code § 45-2A-11. Powers of appointment - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-45-uniform-probate-code/nm-st-sect-45-2a-11/
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