Except as otherwise provided in Sections 4-101 through 4-401 [45-4-101 to 45-4- 401 NMSA 1978], to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the district court or probate court, qualify and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-3-103

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Probate: Proving a will