About Order appointing special administrator
This form is an order by which the court appoints a special administrator to secure and protect a decedent's estate pending appointment of a general personal representative.
When you'd use it: The form is used when an interested person applies for a special administrator to collect, manage, and preserve estate assets while a general personal representative has not yet been appointed.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Order appointing special administrator 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:
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Source: nmcourts.gov
Link last checked: November 5, 2026
How to file Order appointing special administrator in New Mexico
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Order appointing special administrator (4B-902) when the form is used when an interested person applies for a special administrator to collect, manage, and preserve estate assets while a general personal representative has not yet been appointed. 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.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Order appointing special administrator 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.
- 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.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Order appointing special administrator 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).