Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Mexico

Probate

Must a will go through probate in New Mexico?


Asked on 6/16/09, 3:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Probate

If the deceased named beneficiaries in the will, then yes, it must be probated. NM has an informal probate procedure which is quick and easy, however, so it's no big deal. You can do it yourself without a lawyer if the estate is small enough, and the forms are available from the probate court.

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Answered on 6/17/09, 7:00 pm


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