Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 3 - Probate of Wills and Administration, 45-3-101 through 45-3-1302. > Section 45-3-103 - Necessity of appointment for administration.

Section 45-3-103 - Necessity of appointment for administration.

45-3-103. Necessity of appointment for administration.

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 4-101 through 4-401 [45-4-101 to 45-4-401 NMSA 1978], to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the district court or probate court, qualify and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is commenced by the issuance of letters.