In addition to jurisdiction conferred by Section 4-301 [45-4-301 N.M. Stat. Ann.], a foreign personal representative is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of New Mexico to the same extent that his decedent was subject to jurisdiction immediately prior to death.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 45-4-302

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.