Claim

Claim is a claim against the estate of the decedent, including those for debts of the decedent that arise before or after the death of the decedent, including the last medical bills and the funeral costs. The time period during which a claim can be made against the estate can be shortened from the statutory time limit of one year from the death of the decedent to two (2) months after actual notice or the publication of a Notice to Creditors. Actual notice to known or reasonably ascertainable creditors is required. (See Step 3 of Probate Form 4B-012 NMRA for more information) See also Probate Form 4B-302 NMRA. Also see Sections 45-1-201(A)(6),
45-3-801, 45-3-802 and 45-3-803. Also see Section 45-3-805 for priority for payment of claims.