Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Mexico

In New Mexico, does a will need to be signed by a notary or an attorney to be legal? Or is it sufficient to have the author of the will and two witnesses sign?


Asked on 2/18/10, 4:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

A will which is otherwise valid remains valid if it is signed by the maker of the will in the presence of at least 2 competent witnesses. A witness cannot be a beneficiary of the will.

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Answered on 2/23/10, 5:35 pm


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