A. A fiduciary may defer a distribution of property until the fiduciary is satisfied that adequate provision for payment of the estate tax has been made.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-3-927

  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.

B. A fiduciary may withhold from a distributee an amount equal to the amount of estate tax apportioned to an interest of the distributee.

C. As a condition to a distribution, a fiduciary may require the distributee to provide a bond or other security for the portion of the estate tax apportioned to the distributee.