How to Challenge a Suspected Forged Will in New Mexico
Can I challenge a will I suspect is forged—and how do I get it thrown out under New Mexico law? Short answer: If you reasonably believe a will is forged, you can ask the probate court to refuse to admit it and to set aside any probate actions taken based on that will. In New […]
Read article →Avoiding Probate in New Mexico: Wills, Beneficiary Designations, and What Actually Works
Detailed Answer: How wills and beneficiary designations affect probate in New Mexico Short answer: In New Mexico, a last will controls only assets that must pass through probate. Many common assets can bypass probate if they have valid beneficiary designations, joint‑owner rights (with survivorship), or payable/transfer‑on‑death designations. To reliably avoid probate for everything you care […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in a Parent’s Property in New Mexico
Buying Out Siblings’ Interests in a Parent’s Property: A Practical Guide Under New Mexico Law Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not legal advice. If you need legal advice about your situation, consult a licensed New Mexico attorney. Detailed answer — How you can buy out your siblings instead of selling the property […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Shares of a Parent’s House in New Mexico
Practical steps to acquire your siblings’ shares in a parent’s New Mexico home This FAQ-style explanation walks through how you can buy out your siblings’ interests in a parent’s house under New Mexico law, what documents and processes are typically required, and what to do if relatives won’t cooperate. This is educational only and not […]
Read article →Recovering Withdrawn Funds from a Deceased Parent’s Accounts — New Mexico
Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a licensed New Mexico attorney to evaluate your specific situation. Detailed Answer When a parent dies, the money in their bank accounts and the charges on their credit cards become part of their estate unless the accounts […]
Read article →Can a Court Appoint a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land in New Mexico?
Detailed answer Short answer: Yes — in New Mexico a court can and often will appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) or otherwise provide court‑appointed representation for minor heirs before a sale of inherited land goes forward. The court’s main job is to protect the legal and financial interests of minors. When a proposed sale […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Sell an Inherited Home with Minor Co-Owners in New Mexico
Selling an Inherited Home with Minor Co-Owners: Court Approval Steps in New Mexico Detailed Answer This article explains the typical steps to get court approval to sell real property that was inherited by multiple co-owners when one or more co-owners are minors, under New Mexico law. This is general information only and not legal advice. […]
Read article →Filing a Year's Allowance Petition in New Mexico: What to Include
Detailed Answer: What to include when you file a year's allowance petition in New Mexico Short answer: In New Mexico, a year's allowance (sometimes called a family or spousal allowance) is a court-ordered sum taken from the decedent’s estate to support a surviving spouse and/or dependent children while the estate is administered. When you file […]
Read article →Handling a Mother's Estate in New Mexico: A Step-by-Step FAQ Guide
Detailed answer: Step-by-step guide to handling a mother's estate in New Mexico This guide explains the common steps someone in New Mexico should expect when handling a deceased parent’s estate. It assumes you are starting with little or no legal knowledge. This is a general overview only and not legal advice. For questions about your […]
Read article →Switching to a small estate process in New Mexico: what to do and how it works
What to do if you need to switch to New Mexico's small estate process Not legal advice. This article explains how the New Mexico small‑estate procedures typically work and what steps people commonly take when moving from a formal probate administration to a small‑estate alternative. Consult a New Mexico probate attorney for advice about your […]
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