A. The death of a personal representative, or the appointment of a conservator for the estate of a personal representative, terminates his appointment.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-3-609

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.

B. Termination by death or appointment of a conservator imposes upon the personal representative of the deceased personal representative, or the conservator appointed for a living personal representative, the duty to protect the estate which has been possessed or is being administered by the personal representative at the time of his termination, and confers the power to perform acts necessary to protect the estate and account for, and deliver the assets to, a successor personal representative or special administrator upon his appointment and qualification.