2021 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code
Article 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
Part 4 - PROTECTION OF PROPERTY OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND MINORS
Section 45-5-416 - Petitions for orders subsequent to appointment.
A. Any person interested in the welfare of a person for whom a conservator has been appointed may file a petition in the appointing court for an order:
(1) requiring bond or security or additional bond or security, or reducing bond;
(2) requiring an accounting for the administration of the estate;
(3) directing distribution;
(4) removing the conservator and appointing a temporary or successor conservator; or
(5) granting other appropriate relief.
B. A conservator may petition the appointing court for instructions concerning his fiduciary responsibility.
C. Upon notice and hearing, the court may give appropriate instructions or make any appropriate order.
History: 1953 Comp., § 32A-5-416, enacted by Laws 1975, ch. 257, § 5-416.
ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 14 C.J.S. Chemical Dependents § 4; 39 C.J.S. Guardian and Ward §§ 33, 45, 54, 147, 154; 49 C.J.S. Insane Persons § 40.
