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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. Upon registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in New Mexico all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited pursuant to the laws of New Mexico, including maintaining actions and proceedings in New Mexico and, if the guardian or conservator is not a resident of New Mexico, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.
B. A New Mexico court may grant any relief available pursuant to the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act and other law of New Mexico to enforce a registered order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 45. Uniform Probate Code § 45-5A-403. Effect of registration - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-45-uniform-probate-code/nm-st-sect-45-5a-403/
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