New Mexico § 45-4-203 - Resident creditor notice

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-4-203 — Resident creditor notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45-4-203. Resident creditor notice

Payment or delivery under Section 4-201 may not be made if a resident creditor of

the nonresident decedent has notified the debtor of the nonresident decedent or the

person having possession of the personal property belonging to the nonresident decedent

that the debt should not be paid nor the property delivered to the domiciliary foreign

personal representative.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-4-203

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-4-203 cover?

Section 45-4-203 ("Resident creditor notice") 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 § 45-4-203?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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How does New Mexico § 45-4-203 apply to my situation?

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