Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will)

Where to get the official form

The official version of Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will) is published as a PDF by the New Mexico courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:

How to file Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will) in New Mexico

1. Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will) (4B-304) when file this order after the probate court has approved an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, typically when the decedent left a valid will and the applicant meets statutory requirements. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — New Mexico probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
2. Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will) carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
3. Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
4. Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Order of Informal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Will) to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the New Mexico county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).