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The basic requirements for a New Mexico last will and testament include the following: Age: The testator must be at least 18 years old. Capacity: The testator must be of sound mind. Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his conscious presence, by his direction.

Steps to Create a Will in New Mexico Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses.

You can write your own Will or have an attorney write it for you. If you are writing your own, be sure to use the most up-to-date information and correct procedures. A Will made in New Mexico or for a New Mexican without the requirements of New Mexico law is invalid!

The cost of creating a will in New Mexico can range from $250 to $1000. A trust typically costs anywhere between $900 and $3450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500.

If you do not have a will, your property may get distributed through intestate procedures. In New Mexico, for any deceased person whose total assets (their estate) exceed a value of $50,000, their will or estate (even without a will) may need to go through probate.

A Will might be considered invalid if: The Will has been forged. The deceased lacked mental capacity when writing their Will (also known as lacking ?testamentary capacity?) The deceased was manipulated or pressured when writing their Will (known as ?undue influence?)