New Mexico Small Estate Affidavit
New Mexico Small Estate Affidavit
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], of legal age, residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], hereby state and affirm the following facts under oath in support of my request to transfer ownership of the vehicle described below:
Statement of Facts
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The decedent, [DECEASED'S NAME], passed away on [DATE OF DEATH], a resident of [COUNTY], New Mexico.
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The decedent was the sole owner of the following vehicle:
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Make: [VEHICLE MAKE]
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Model: [VEHICLE MODEL]
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Year: [VEHICLE YEAR]
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [VIN NUMBER]
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License Plate Number: [LICENSE PLATE NUMBER]
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The total value of the decedent's estate, including all assets and liabilities, does not exceed the limits set forth by the laws of the State of New Mexico for a small estate.
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I am the surviving [RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEDENT] of the decedent and entitled to inherit the decedent's estate under the laws of intestate succession in the State of New Mexico.
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No application or petition for the appointment of a personal representative of the decedent's estate is pending or has been granted in any jurisdiction.
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I am not aware of any other person having a superior right to the vehicle or any interest in it.
Sworn Oath
I do solemnly swear under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
[YOUR NAME]
Sworn to and subscribed before me this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR].
Notary Public, State of New Mexico
My Commission Expires: [COMMISSION EXPIRATION DATE]
[NOTARY SEAL]