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Evan Woodward is a passionate seasoned practitioner. He applies his writing skills, honed after years of journalism, to his Briefs and Motions.

Evan is a cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and received the Excellence in Criminal Law Award from the faculty for his graduating class.

He has been a litigator for over a decade. Evan has successfully conducted numerous jury and bench trials. He is an experienced trial lawyer for his personal injury clients and domestic litigator for his family law clients.

Evan was named a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021 & 2022.
His courtroom skills, following years of trial and Plaintiff's work, are an asset to all of his clients.

Finally, he has not lost the empathy and understanding that make for a well-rounded authentic client advocate.

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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New Mexico

State Bar of New Mexico

ID Number: 144629

Since 2012

Founder / Attorney

Woodward Law, LLC

Current

University of New Mexico School of Law

J.D. | Law

Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2021

Super Lawyers

State Bar of New Mexico  # 144629

Member

Current

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

2019 - Current

Navigating the Ride-Hailing Landscape in Personal Injury Cases

New Mexico Trial Lawyer

May, 2020

Q. My mother passed away last year and I am the successor in interest to the estate but I also have 1 brother.

March 21, 2023

A: I am sorry that you lost your mother. The answer to your question depends on the fact scenario involving your mother's Estate at the time of her passing. If your mother died with a valid will - the provisions of the will must be followed. Therefore, whomever inherited the damaged property would be entitled to those insurance benefits/payouts as well as the property itself. However, if your mother died intestate (without a will) then it becomes a bit more tricky to answer. If your mother was unmarried at the time of her death and died intestate, you and your brother (along with any other siblings) would inherit her Estate equally. NMSA 1978, § 45-2-13. Therefore, you would share in the insurance benefits equally and/or have the option to use them to fix up the property, sell it and split the proceeds evenly. However, if she was legally married at the time of her death (to your father or anyone else) her spouse at the time of her death is entitled to one quarter of her intestate Estate under NMSA 1978, § 45-2-102(A)(2). Further, they would be entitled to one half of the community property in the marriage. NMSA 1978, § 45-2-102(B). I hope this answers your question and/or gets you headed in the right direction.