New Mexico § 45-3-702 - Priority among different letters
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-702 — Priority among different letters, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-702. Priority among different letters
A person to whom general letters are rightly issued first has exclusive authority
under the letters until his appointment is terminated or modified. If, through error, general letters are issued to another, the first rightly appointed
representative may recover any property of the estate in the hands of the representative
subsequently appointed, but the acts of the erroneously-appointed personal representative
done in good faith before notice of the first letters are not void for want of validity
of appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-702
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-702 cover?
Section 45-3-702 ("Priority among different letters") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 45-3-702?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 45-3-702 apply to my situation?
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