Probate Law

The law dealing with adult guardianship and conservatorship in New Mexico is contained in the Probate Code. The Probate Code can be found in the New Mexico Statutes, Chapter 45. You can click on any underlined text in this section and it will take you directly to that portion of the Probate Code.

• The entire adult guardianship and conservatorship law can be found in Article 5 – Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property.
• The part of the Probate Code that focuses on Guardianship is Part 3 –  Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.
• The part of the Probate Code that focuses on Conservatorship is Part 4 –  Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors.

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New Laws

Beginning in 2018, the legislature has passed several bills that have changed the Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship system in New Mexico.