A decedent shall be considered to be an indigent for purposes of N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 24, Article 13 if the decedent’s estate is insufficient to cover the cost of burial or cremation or if the decedent’s body is unclaimed.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-13-2

  • Decedent: A deceased person.