Ancillary Probate

Ancillary Probate is a full probate proceeding that is opened in New Mexico when a probate proceeding has already been opened in the state where the decedent was domiciled. This requires the filing of authenticated copies of certain documents from the original probate proceeding along with the paperwork normally required for an informal probate proceeding, see Sections 45-3-303(D), 45-4-207. Also see Proof of Authority. If a probate was opened in a formal proceeding in the original jurisdiction, a formal proceeding may also be required in New Mexico.