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Section 45-4-101 - Definitions.

45-4-101. Definitions.

In Sections 4-101 through 4-401 [45-4-101 to 45-4-401 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "local administration" means administration by a personal representative appointed in New Mexico pursuant to appointment proceedings described in Sections 3-101 through 3-1204 [45-3-101 to 45-3-1204 NMSA 1978];   

B.     "local personal representative" includes any personal representative appointed in New Mexico pursuant to appointment proceedings described in Sections 3-101 through 3-1204 [45-3-101 to 45-3-1204 NMSA 1978] and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative pursuant to Section 4-205 [45-4-205 NMSA 1978]; and   

C.     "resident creditor" means a person domiciled in or doing business in New Mexico, who is, or could be, a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.