New Mexico § 45-3-1005 - Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-1005 — Limitations on proceedings against personal representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-1005. Limitations on proceedings against personal representative
Unless previously barred by adjudication and except as provided in the closing statement,
the rights of successors and of creditors whose claims have not otherwise been barred
against the personal representative for breach of fiduciary duty are barred unless
a proceeding to assert such rights is commenced within six months after the filing
of the closing statement. The rights thus barred do not include rights to recover from a personal representative
for fraud, misrepresentation or inadequate disclosure related to the settlement of
the decedent's estate.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-1005
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-1005 cover?
Section 45-3-1005 ("Limitations on proceedings against personal representative") 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.
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