New Mexico Probate Forms
Common probate forms used during estate settlement in New Mexico. Each page explains what the form is for, where to download the official version, and how to file it.
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AccountingForm 4B-501Verified PDFThe personal representative of an estate submits a detailed accounting of all assets, income, and expenses during estate administration.AccountingForm 4B-602Verified PDFThis form allows a personal representative to file an official accounting of estate administration, detailing assets, income, payments to creditors, and distributions to heirs.Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (No Will)Form 4B-101Verified PDFTo apply for informal appointment of a personal representative to administer an intestate estate in New Mexico probate court.Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (No Will)Form 4B-301Verified PDFTo apply for informal appointment of a personal representative (executor) of an estate when the decedent died without a will.Application for Informal Probate of Will and for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (Will)Form 4B-302Verified PDFTo request informal probate of a decedent's will and appointment of a personal representative without formal court proceedings.InventoryForm 4B-601Verified PDFThe personal representative documents and files an itemized inventory of the decedent's estate property with estimated values and liens as of the date of death.Letters of Administration (No Will)Form 4B-306Verified PDFThis form certifies that a personal representative has been appointed and qualified to administer an estate when the decedent died intestate (without a will).Letters Testamentary (Will)Form 4B-107Verified PDFThis form certifies that a personal representative has been appointed and qualified to administer an estate under a will, granting them all statutory powers and authorities.Notice to creditors by publication and notice to creditors by written notice (mailing or other delivery)Form 4B-501Verified PDFNotifies creditors of a decedent's estate of the personal representative's appointment and establishes the deadline for presenting claims against the estate.Order of Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (No Will)Form 4B-303Verified PDFThis order formalizes the court's informal appointment of a personal representative to administer a decedent's estate when there is no will.Order of Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (No Will)Form 4B-103Verified PDFCourt order formalizing the informal appointment of a personal representative to administer an intestate estate without bond in unsupervised administration.Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will)Form 4B-104Verified PDFThis court order grants informal probate of a will and appoints a personal representative to manage the estate without bond in unsupervised administration.Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will)Form 4B-304Verified PDFThis order grants informal probate of a decedent's will and appoints a personal representative to administer the estate without court supervision.Proof of AuthorityForm 4B-801Verified PDFA domiciliary foreign personal representative establishes authority to exercise powers of a local personal representative for an estate with assets in New Mexico.
Probate in New Mexico
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