New Mexico § 45-3-716 - Powers and duties of successor personal representative
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-716 — Powers and duties of successor personal representative, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-3-716. Powers and duties of successor personal representative
A successor personal representative has the same power and duty as the original personal
representative to complete the administration and distribution of the estate, as expeditiously
as possible, but he shall not exercise any power expressly made personally to any
personal representative named in the will.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-716
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-716 cover?
Section 45-3-716 ("Powers and duties of successor 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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