{"data":{"id":"us-nm/45-1-403.5","jurisdiction":"us-nm","citation":"45-1-403.5","heading":"Appointment of representative.","body":"A. If the court determines that an interest is not represented under Chapter 45 NMSA 1978, or that the otherwise available representation might be inadequate, the court may appoint a representative to receive notice, give consent and otherwise represent, bind and act on behalf of a minor, incapacitated or unborn person, or a person whose identity or location is unknown. A representative may be appointed to represent several persons or interests.\nB. A representative may act on behalf of the person represented with respect to any matter arising under the Uniform Probate Code, whether or not a judicial proceeding concerning the estate is pending.\nC. In making decisions, a representative may consider the general benefit accruing to the living members of the person's family.","path":["Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code","ARTICLE 1 Uniform Probate Code"],"source_url":"https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa-unanno/en/item/18546/index.do","current_through":"2024-09-06","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:02:19Z","sha256":"c0b77dc190a72eab8a5e1d63913fe6448a050b4e9bbd1f3c910b8c13bc2ba76e","source_id":"us-nm","stale":false,"prev":"us-nm/45-1-403.4","next":"us-nm/45-1-404"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}