Substantial compliance with donor-imposed formal

NMSA 1978, § 46-11-304 — under Article 11.

NMSA 1978, § 46-11-304

requirement. A powerholder's substantial compliance with a formal requirement of appointment imposed by the donor, including a requirement that the instrument exercising the power of appointment make reference or specific reference to the power, is sufficient if: A. the powerholder knows of and intends to exercise the power; and B. the powerholder's manner of attempted exercise of the power does not impair a material purpose of the donor in imposing the requirement. History: Laws 2016, ch. 69, § 304.