New Mexico Statutes Chapter 45. Uniform Probate Code § 45-3-609. Termination of appointment; death or disability

A. The death of a personal representative, or the appointment of a conservator for the estate of a personal representative, terminates his appointment.

B. Termination by death or appointment of a conservator imposes upon the personal representative of the deceased personal representative, or the conservator appointed for a living personal representative, the duty to protect the estate which has been possessed or is being administered by the personal representative at the time of his termination, and confers the power to perform acts necessary to protect the estate and account for, and deliver the assets to, a successor personal representative or special administrator upon his appointment and qualification.