2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45: Uniform Probate Code
Article 3: Probate of Wills and Administration, 45-3-101 through 45-3-1302
Section 45-3-409: Formal testacy proceedings; order; foreign will.


NM Stat § 45-3-409 (1996 through 1st Sess 50th Legis) What's This?

45-3-409. Formal testacy proceedings; order; foreign will.

A. After the time required for any notice has expired, upon proof of notice, and after any hearing that may be necessary, if the district court finds that the testator is dead, venue is proper and that the proceeding was commenced within the limitation prescribed by Section 3-108 [45-3-108 NMSA 1978], it shall determine the decedent's domicile at death, his heirs and his state of testacy. Any will found to be valid and unrevoked shall be formally probated. Termination of any previous informal appointment of a personal representative, which may be appropriate in view of the relief requested and findings, is governed by Section 3-612 [45-3-612 NMSA 1978]. The petition shall be dismissed or appropriate amendment allowed if the court is not satisfied that the alleged decedent is dead.

B. A will from a foreign jurisdiction which does not provide for probate of a will after death, may be proved for probate in New Mexico by a duly authenticated certificate of its legal custodian that the copy introduced is a true copy and that the will has become operative under the law of the foreign jurisdiction.

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