Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 2 - Intestate Succession and Wills, 45-2-101 through 45-2-1110. > Section 45-2-1002 - International will; validity.

Section 45-2-1002 - International will; validity.

45-2-1002. International will; validity.

A.     A will is valid as regards form, irrespective particularly of the place where it is made, of the location of the assets and of the nationality, domicile or residence of the testator, if it is made in the form of an international will complying with the requirements of Sections 45-2-1101 through 45-2-1110 NMSA 1978 [45-2-1001 to 45-2-1010 NMSA 1978].   

B.     The invalidity of the will as an international will does not affect its formal validity as a will of another kind.   

C.     Sections 45-2-1101 through 45-2-1110 NMSA 1978 [45-2-1001 to 45-2-1010 NMSA 1978] do not apply to the form of testamentary dispositions made by two or more persons in one instrument.