New Mexico Statutes 45-5-431. Payment of debt and delivery of property to foreign conservator without local proceedings
A. Any person indebted to a protected person, or having possession of property or of an instrument evidencing a debt, stock or chose in action belonging to a protected person, may pay or deliver to a conservator, guardian of the estate or other like fiduciary appointed by a court of the state of residence of the protected person, upon being presented with proof of his appointment and an affidavit made by him stating that:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-5-431
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(1) no protective proceeding relating to the protected person is pending in New Mexico; and
(2) the foreign conservator is entitled to payment or to receive delivery.
B. If the person to whom the affidavit is presented pursuant to Subsection A of this section is not aware of any protective proceeding pending in New Mexico, payment or delivery in response to the demand and affidavit discharges the debtor or possessor.