A debt owed to a decedent is not charged against the intestate share of any individual except the debtor. If the debtor fails to survive the decedent, the debt is not taken into account in computing the intestate share of the debtor’s descendants.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-2-110

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.