New Mexico Statutes 45-2-513. Separate writing identifying devise of certain types of tangible personal property
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A will may refer to a written statement or list to dispose of items of tangible personal property not otherwise specifically disposed of by the will, other than money. To be admissible under this section as evidence of the intended disposition, the writing must be signed by the testator and must describe the items and the devisees with reasonable certainty. The writing may be:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-2-513
- 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.
- Personal property: All property that is not real property.
- Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
A. referred to as one to be in existence at the time of the testator’s death; B. prepared before or after the execution of the will;
C. altered by the testator after its preparation; or
D. a writing that has no significance apart from its effect on the dispositions made by the will.