Chapter 45, Article 2, Part 4 NMSA 1978 applies to the estate of a decedent who dies domiciled in this state. Rights to family allowance and personal property allowance for a decedent who dies not domiciled in this state are governed by the laws of the decedent’s domicile at death.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-2-401

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.