Upon the acceptance of the beneficial interest by the beneficiary as hereinabove authorized and provided, the same shall be and constitute a binding contract between the state of New Mexico, the beneficiary and the grantor or grantors, or the executor of the estate of the testator, for the acceptance of the beneficial interest in the trust property by the designated beneficiary and the application of the proceeds of the trust property and its operation for the purposes, and in accordance with the stipulations specified by the trustor or trustors. Such trusts shall have duration for the term of duration of the beneficiary, or such shorter length of time as shall be specified in the instrument or will creating said trust.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 46-4-8

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it.
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • Trustor: The person who makes or creates a trust. Also known as the grantor or settlor.