If it appears from the inventory and appraisal that the value of the entire estate, less liens and encumbrances, does not exceed the family allowance, personal property allowance, costs and expenses of administration, reasonable and necessary medical and hospital expenses of the last illness of the decedent and reasonable funeral expenses, the personal representative, without giving notice to creditors, may immediately disburse and distribute the estate to the persons entitled thereto and file a closing statement as provided in Section 3-1204 [45-3-1204 N.M. Stat. Ann.].

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-3-1203

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.