If you’re making an estate plan in New Mexico, start here. Learn how to make a will, trust, and power of attorney (POA) that are valid in your state, or get more information about estate planning and funeral laws specific to New Mexico.
A will can help you protect your family and your property in New Mexico.
Make a Living Trust in New Mexico
Learn how to make a living trust in New Mexico.
Intestate Succession in New Mexico
If you die without a will in New Mexico, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws.
New Mexico Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor
Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in New Mexico.
New Mexico Power of Attorney Laws
A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in New Mexico.
Probate Shortcuts in New Mexico
New Mexico offers some probate shortcuts for "small estates." These procedures make it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.
Avoiding Probate in New Mexico
Probate court proceedings (during which a deceased person's assets are transferred to the people who inherit them) can be long, costly, and confusing.
New Mexico's End-of-Life Options Act
A new death with dignity law allows terminally ill patients to request aid in dying under certain conditions.
Burial and Cremation Laws in New Mexico
Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in New Mexico.
Learn the rules that govern home funerals in New Mexico.