Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 3 - Probate of Wills and Administration, 45-3-101 through 45-3-1302. > Section 45-3-615 - Special administrator; who may be appointed.

Section 45-3-615 - Special administrator; who may be appointed.

45-3-615. Special administrator; who may be appointed.

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.   

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