New Mexico § 45-3-305 - Informal probate; court not satisfied
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-305 — Informal probate; court not satisfied, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-305. Informal probate; court not satisfied
The probate or the district court may decline application for informal probate of
a will for any reason. A declination of informal probate is not an adjudication and does not preclude formal
probate proceedings.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-305
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-305 cover?
Section 45-3-305 ("Informal probate; court not satisfied") 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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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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