A. If a special administrator is to be appointed pending the probate of a will which is the subject of a pending application or petition for probate, the person named personal representative in the will shall be appointed if available, and qualified.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-3-615

  • Probate: Proving a will

B. In all other cases, any proper person may be appointed special administrator.