New Mexico Statutes Chapter 45. Uniform Probate Code § 45-5-309. Notices in guardianship proceedings

A. On filing of a petition under Section 45-5-303 NMSA 1978 for appointment of a guardian for an alleged incapacitated person, the court shall set a date, time and place for hearing the petition.

B. A copy of a petition under Section 45-5-303 NMSA 1978 and notice of a hearing on the petition shall be served personally on the alleged incapacitated person. The notice shall inform the alleged incapacitated person of the alleged incapacitated person's rights at the hearing and the right to attend the hearing. The notice shall include a description of the nature, purpose and consequences of granting the petition. The court shall not grant the petition if notice substantially complying with this subsection is not served on the alleged incapacitated person.

C. In a proceeding on a petition under Section 45-5-303 NMSA 1978, the notice required under Subsection B of this section shall be given to the persons required to be listed in the petition under Section 45-5-303 NMSA 1978 and any other person interested in the alleged incapacitated person's welfare that the court determines. Failure to give notice under this subsection does not preclude the court from appointing a guardian.

D. After the appointment of a guardian, notice of a hearing on a petition for any order under Part 3 of Chapter 45, Article 5 NMSA 1978, together with a copy of the petition, shall be given to: