Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property, 45-5-101 through 45-5-617. > Section 45-5-305 - Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction.

Section 45-5-305 - Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction.

45-5-305. Acceptance of appointment; consent to jurisdiction.

By accepting a testamentary or court appointment as guardian, a guardian submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the guardianship that may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of any proceeding shall be delivered to the guardian or mailed to him at his address as listed in the court records and to his address as then known to the petitioner.