§ 45-2-101 Intestate estate
§ 45-2-102 Share of the spouse
§ 45-2-103 Share of heirs other than surviving spouse
§ 45-2-104 Requirement of survival by one hundred twenty hours;
§ 45-2-105 No taker
§ 45-2-106 Representation
§ 45-2-107 Kindred of half blood
§ 45-2-109 Advancements
§ 45-2-110 Debts to decedent
§ 45-2-111 Alienage
§ 45-2-112 Dower and curtesy abolished
§ 45-2-113 Individuals related to decedent through two lines
§ 45-2-114 Parent barred from inheriting in certain circumstances

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 > Article 2 > Part 1 > SUBPART 1.

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Dower: A widow
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
  • Joint resolution: A legislative measure which requires the approval of both chambers.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.