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Requesting an Accounting in New Mexico Probate: Your Rights and How to Ask the Court
Can I ask the court to demand an accounting of all the estate assets and transactions during probate? Short answer:…
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Qualifying as an Administrator of a Sibling’s Intestate Estate in New Mexico
Detailed Answer When a person dies without a will (intestate) in New Mexico, the probate court appoints a personal representative…
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New Mexico: Can an estranged spouse claim from an estate if the divorce was not finalized?
Short answer and overview Short answer Yes. If a divorce was not finalized before a person died, the person who…
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Recovering Funeral Expenses and Pre‑Settlement Costs in New Mexico
Detailed Answer Short answer: In New Mexico you can often recover reasonable funeral expenses and other costs you paid before…
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What steps do I need to take to re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died? – NM
How to update or re-record title after co-owners with a joint survivorship deed die (New Mexico) Clear, practical steps you…
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How do I force my sibling to give me a copy of our parents’ estate plan in NM after he ignored my formal request?
FAQ: Getting a Copy of a Parent’s Estate Plan in New Mexico Short answer: Your options depend on whether your…
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What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? — NM
FAQ: What to do if the personal representative sends a payment without explaining how they calculated your share (New Mexico)…
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What documentation is required to prove I’m the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (NM)
Note: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation contact a licensed…
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How can I reopen my father’s closed estate in New Mexico (NM) so I can be appointed administrator?
When a closed probate needs reopening so someone can be appointed administrator — New Mexico guidance Detailed answer — how…
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What steps do I need to take when the original estate administrator has died before completing the probate (NM)
What to do when the original estate administrator dies before probate is finished (New Mexico) Quick answer: If the person…