The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected in the governing instrument unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to allowances described in Chapter 45, Article 2, Part 4 NMSA 1978 or any other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.
§ 45-2-703 NMSA 1978
Choice of law as to meaning and effect of governing instrument
Known as the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act
The act spans §§ 45-2-1001 to 45-2-914 (118 sections).
1978 Comp., § 45-2-703, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 174, § 51; 1995, ch. 210, § 16.
Official source: NMOneSource (New Mexico Compilation Commission). Reproduced from public-domain New Mexico statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.