New Mexico — Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You Are Not on the Deed: What Happens and What to Do
What happens if you pay back taxes on inherited land but aren’t listed as owners on the deed? Short answer: Paying delinquent property taxes does not automatically make you the legal owner in New Mexico. It can protect the property from a tax sale and may give you a reimbursement claim or other equitable remedies, […]
Read article →Who Inherits and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies — New Mexico
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This information is educational only and is not legal advice. For legal guidance specific to your situation, consult a licensed New Mexico attorney. If a grandparent dies and you need to learn who the rightful heirs are and who now owns their property, the answer turns on several facts: whether the grandparent […]
Read article →How to Ask a New Mexico Probate Court to Revoke Letters of Administration and Appoint the Sole Heir
Detailed Answer Short summary: If someone has already received letters of administration in New Mexico but you are the sole heir and want the court to revoke those letters and appoint you instead, you must ask the probate court to remove or revoke the administrator’s appointment and to appoint you as personal representative. You do […]
Read article →How to Challenge an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs — New Mexico
What to do if an estate administrator closed a joint bank account without notifying heirs Not legal advice. This article explains general steps under New Mexico law to help you understand options and when to consult a lawyer. Detailed answer — steps to challenge the administrator under New Mexico law When an administrator closes a […]
Read article →How to Review and Correct Probate Filings in New Mexico
Overview This article explains how a person with no legal training can check a probate court file and fix missing or incorrect probate filings in New Mexico. It describes how to locate the court record, what to look for, and the usual court procedures for correcting or supplementing filings. This is general information only and […]
Read article →Fix Probate Paperwork Errors in New Mexico: Correcting a Wrong Sibling in the Record
Fixing Errors in New Mexico Probate Paperwork: What to Do When a Wrong Sibling Is Listed Detailed answer — how the correction process usually works in New Mexico Probate documents sometimes contain mistakes: wrong names, wrong relationships, or omitted heirs. In New Mexico you can usually correct these errors, but the method depends on the […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in New Mexico
How to challenge a grandparent’s appointment as estate administrator in New Mexico Short answer: If you are an interested person (heir, beneficiary, creditor, or other party with a stake in the estate), you can object to a proposed or existing administrator in the county probate court where the estate is pending. You must file a […]
Read article →How Probate Without Administration Transfers Real Property in New Mexico
Detailed Answer: How probate without administration can transfer real property in New Mexico Short answer: In New Mexico, you generally must have a will admitted to probate or obtain a court order to transfer title to real property that was owned solely by a deceased person. When there is no need for a personal representative […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property in New Mexico
FAQ — What to do when an estate administrator asserts ownership of property you expect to inherit This FAQ explains how New Mexico law treats an administrator’s claim to estate real property, the steps a likely heir can take to challenge that claim, and the types of relief a court can order. It uses plain […]
Read article →New Mexico — Surplus Proceeds After Death Without a Will: What Siblings Need to Know
Detailed Answer: Who is entitled to surplus proceeds when a New Mexico property owner dies without a will and siblings are involved? When a property owner dies intestate (without a valid will) in New Mexico, any surplus proceeds from a foreclosure sale or sheriff's sale become part of the decedent's estate. “Surplus proceeds” are the […]
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