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0 Answers | Asked in Probate for New Mexico on
Q: Estate personal representative is an heir and refuses to close estate for 9 years. Need th get inheritance.

PR transferred real estate into both names. But stock remains & he is using dividends while living in the house to support house & bills. Sister needs her stock inheritance waiting 8 years ridiculous!

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New Mexico on
Q: How can you have the District Attorney and police investigate

My son was killed in a head on crash and they didn’t even try to get the evidence out fight for my son

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation and Probate for New Mexico on
Q: What is the process of adding an additional party to an upcoming trial? this is regarding a trust

I believe I need to motion for a JOINDER OF PARTIES this matter is regarding my fathers Trust where I am now Trustee but the previous Trustee has committed multiple breeches and has yet to be held accountable. How do I make sure he is included in this trial so that his actions are not lost?

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answered on Nov 21, 2024

You will need a NM attorney that handles trust litigation. The complaint/petition, whatever will need to be amended by adding a defendant and a cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty, etc. It will be alot of work and you will not be able to do this pro se as the successor trustee.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Domestic Violence for New Mexico on
Q: Hoew does one begin the process of emancipation?

I am 16 years old (F), wanting to move out of my mother's care because she lacks emotional maturity/availability. Due to these circumstances in the past, I tried to commit suicide, through therapy and our hardships we have forgiven each other to the extent that we are comfortable with but... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for New Mexico on
Q: what legal documents need to be provided in order to build a convincing case?

involving emancipation, what documents are asked to be shown during court?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Family Law for New Mexico on
Q: What law requires parents to register their children in NM.? What law requires birth certificates in NM.? Thank you.

We were told that it is a 4th. deg. felony to not register the birth of a baby in NM.

So far, we've found NO such requirement.

If it is required, what statute says so?

We don't want the help of the state, so do we really have to enter into an agreement with the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Elder Law for New Mexico on
Q: I'm a FL resident, an only child of my 101-year-old mom. I need to add myself to a deed for a small parcel in New Mexico

She's currently in a hospice with advanced Dementia and was just diagnosed with recurring breast cancer. I reached out to her elder care attorney who isn't interested in helping. I also have Durable Power of Attorney. Any suggestions?

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for New Mexico on
Q: What do I do if my vehicle was traded in without my consent?

I have all documents in my name. I have truck registration, insurance, Bill of Sale, affidavit of gift. I’m waiting for title to to come in the mail with my name on it.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Child Support for New Mexico on
Q: How can i petition Superior Court to reinstate my DL for work that was suspended for CHild Support in arrears?

I have 15k alledged child support in arrears an my DL is in the process of being suspended. Can I challenge suspension for work? i cannot pay without ability to drive. I am a delivery driver for work. I live in Las Cruces NM

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answered on Nov 17, 2024

You need to hire a child support attorney to help guide you through this process.

You haven’t indicated what steps you took to work out a plan with child support.

Unfortunately, I do not handle child support cases.

I wish you the best of luck.

Please hire an...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Mexico on
Q: What des order to vacate and set aside mean?

ORD: Order to Vacate and Set Aside

ORDER VACATING SCHEDULING ORDER

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Mexico on
Q: I'm getting evicted for not paying last month rent when I have confirmation number I did and now I have to get a writ re

Now I have to get a writ restitution can I over turn this situation

0 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for New Mexico on
Q: I'm getting evicted because landlord said I didn't pay last months rent when I have confirmation number that it was paid

Now it is saying that I need to do a writ of restitution so I don't get removed

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination for New Mexico on
Q: Is this a hint of discrimination?

I have ADHD, Anxiety and Autism. I was recently told by my directors in regard to work relationships that I needed to adapt and adjust because “I couldn’t expect everyone to change for me.” I have requested that they provide education to the staff (only 15 people) on neurodivergence and... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights for New Mexico on
Q: Can a New Mexico police officer stop & demand my ID while i am just walking on a sidewalk?

My son was walking home from work in Aztec, NM. He works at a local restaurant. It was 2am when he started walking home. Along the way he was stopped by two Aztec police officers that demanded ID. They told him if he didn't give up his full name and DOB he would be arrested for failure to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning and Real Estate Law for New Mexico on
Q: Inheritance of farmland property

We have two 80-acre farmland plots still titled to grandparents (both deceased). Plots were willed to their two children (also deceased). Problem with communication between two families. Is it possible to petition the court to have the two properties split, one to each family? If so, what paperwork... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2024

Hire a NM attorney to file an action for a Partition In Kind. All tenants in common must be Parties.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for New Mexico on
Q: How will Project 2025 affect me as a women in regards to ownership of my house and other property?

I have bought and owned my house since August 2016. I was single at the time. I am a practicing Veterinarian. I am independent. I am also childfree by choice. I became married 7/2023. My husband's name is not on the deed/title, but he lives in the house free of rent.

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