Probate

The Chaves County District and Magistrate Courthouse at 400 N. Virginia Avenue in Roswell will remain closed Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Find forms regularly used to probate an estate through the Courts, from beginning to end and whether or not the probate is formal or informal.

Probate Forms

for Chaves County, Eddy County & Lea County

Probate Forms

for Chaves County, Eddy County & Lea County

A Guide to Probate

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<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-801. Proof of authority.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-802. Certificate acknowledging receipt of documents related to proof of authority.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />Probate. Diné

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-304. Order for informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative (will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-307. Letters testamentary (will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-401. Notice of informal appointment of personal representative.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-402. Proof of notice.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-501. Notice to creditors by publication and notice to creditors by written notice (mailing or other delivery).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-601. Inventory.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-602. Accounting.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-701. Verified closing statement of the personal representative.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-702. Verified small estate closing statement of the personal representative.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-904. Letters of special administration.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-902. Order appointing special administrator.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-903. Acceptance for appointment of special administrator.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-1001. Order transferring case from probate court to district court.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-101. Opening and closing a probate court case (flow chart)

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-201. Affidavit of poverty and indigency.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-202. Order allowing free process.

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-301. Application for informal appointment of personal representative (no will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-302. Application for informal probate of will and for informal appointment of personal representative (will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-303. Order for informal appointment of personal representative (no will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-305. Acceptance of appointment as personal representative (no will) (will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-306. Letters of administration (no will).

<img src="https://fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/themes/nmcourts/img/icon-document.svg" alt="" aria-hidden="true" />4B-901. Application for informal appointment of special administrator.

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4B-801. Proof of authority.

4B-802. Certificate acknowledging receipt of documents related to proof of authority.

Probate. Diné

4B-304. Order for informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative (will).

4B-307. Letters testamentary (will).

4B-401. Notice of informal appointment of personal representative.

4B-402. Proof of notice.

4B-501. Notice to creditors by publication and notice to creditors by written notice (mailing or other delivery).

4B-601. Inventory.

4B-602. Accounting.

4B-701. Verified closing statement of the personal representative.

4B-702. Verified small estate closing statement of the personal representative.

4B-904. Letters of special administration.

4B-902. Order appointing special administrator.

4B-903. Acceptance for appointment of special administrator.

4B-1001. Order transferring case from probate court to district court.

4B-101. Opening and closing a probate court case (flow chart)

4B-201. Affidavit of poverty and indigency.

4B-202. Order allowing free process.

4B-301. Application for informal appointment of personal representative (no will).

4B-302. Application for informal probate of will and for informal appointment of personal representative (will).

4B-303. Order for informal appointment of personal representative (no will).

4B-305. Acceptance of appointment as personal representative (no will) (will).

4B-306. Letters of administration (no will).

4B-901. Application for informal appointment of special administrator.