The creditor claim period of 4 monthsNMSA §§ 45-3-801, 45-3-803, 45-3-806, 45-3-1006Verified Sep 15, 2026View source runs from the first publication of the creditor notice, which follows the executor's appointment. Every claim is barred 12 monthsNMSA §§ 45-3-801, 45-3-803, 45-3-806, 45-3-1006Verified Sep 15, 2026View source after the date of death, whether or not notice was given.

Within 90 daysNMSA § 45-3-706Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of the personal representative's appointment.

The personal representative closes an informal estate by filing a Verified Closing Statement of the Personal Representative (Form 4B-701) under NMSA § 45-3-1003, certifying under penalty of perjury that the creditor-claim period has expired, the estate is fully administered and distributed, and a full written account was furnished to affected distributees; no hearing or court order is requiredNMSA §§ 45-3-1001, 45-3-1002, 45-3-1003, 45-3-1005, 45-3-1006Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.

A person named as personal representative who will not serve renounces the appointment before anyone is appointed; the instrument is a written renunciation filed with the courtNMSA 1978, § 45-3-203(C)Verified Sep 23, 2026View source.

No earlier than six months after the original appointment of a general personal representative, and only after the time limited for presentation of creditors' claims has expiredNMSA § 45-3-1003(A), (A)(1)Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.