New Mexico § 45-3-914 - Disposition of unclaimed assets

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-914 — Disposition of unclaimed assets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 45-3-914. Disposition of unclaimed assets

If an heir, devisee or claimant cannot be found, the personal representative shall

distribute the share of the missing person to his conservator, if any. Otherwise, the personal representative shall sell the share of the missing person

and distribute the proceeds to the state treasurer as prescribed by the Uniform Unclaimed

Property Act.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 45-3-914

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 45-3-914 cover?

Section 45-3-914 ("Disposition of unclaimed assets") 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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