Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 3 - Probate of Wills and Administration, 45-3-101 through 45-3-1302. > Section 45-3-718 - Powers of surviving personal representative.

Section 45-3-718 - Powers of surviving personal representative.

45-3-718. Powers of surviving personal representative.

Unless the terms of the will otherwise provide, when one or more of several personal representatives fails or refuses to qualify as a personal representative or when one or more of several personal representatives, after appointment, dies, becomes disabled or is removed, the remaining personal representatives shall proceed to administer the estate and have all powers vested in all the personal representatives incident to the office.