Probate Judge

IMPORTANT NOTICE 
CHANGES TO NEW MEXICO PROBATE LAW

Please note that the New Mexico legislature amended certain aspects of New Mexico probate law effective July 1, 2016. The New Mexico Supreme Court forms have not yet been updated to reflect these changes. Your probate case filed on or after July 1, 2016, will, however, be subject to the revised requirements.

The changes are as follows:

1. NOTICE TO CREDITORS:  If you publish Notice to Creditors, you should file for three successive weeks. The creditors should be notified that they have to present their claims within four months after the date of first publication.

2. CLOSING THE ESTATE BY SWORN STATEMENT:

You may not close the estate earlier than six months after the date of your appointment as personal representative. If you have questions about how these changes affect your probate case, please seek advice from an attorney.

• Application for Informal Probate of Will for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (WITH WILL)
• Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative (WITHOUT WILL)
• Probate Court Forms

Costs:
Probate Cases: $30 (less than 3 years - call about exceptions)
The Probate Court provides packets for $5.00 (Will or No-Will) to the public to aid in filing an Informal Probate Case.

Contact Us

Probate Office Hours:
Wednesday and Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Scheduled appointments are recommended.

Physical Address:
100 Catron St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Mailing Address:
Santa Fe County Probate
Attn: Probate Judge
PO Box 1985
Santa Fe, NM 87504