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New Mexico government websites cover individual programs but not the cross-agency sequence. Here are the real alternatives to fourteen fragmented agency sites after a spouse dies.
Surviving spouses of NM state workers and educators face PERA and ERB pension decisions within days of death. The best resource covers both systems, Option A vs B, and the 2019 default beneficiary rule.
NM expanded its disabled veteran property tax exemption in 2024 to proportional disability ratings. The best resource covers all three exemptions, DIC, the DD-214 requirement, and VA survivor benefits.
Step-by-step guide to claiming every New Mexico survivor benefit without a probate attorney — PERA, ERB, Social Security, property tax relief, Medicaid shield, and estate bypass.
The NM Crime Victims Reparation Commission pays up to $6,000 for funeral costs and $20,000 for dependents after a violent crime death. Here's how to apply.
New Mexico has no inheritance tax. Learn how the state estate tax works, what heirs actually owe, and the tax rules surviving families need to know.
New Mexico's small estate affidavit lets heirs claim personal property under $50,000 without probate. Here's the exact process, waiting period, and what it can't do.
Should you hire a New Mexico probate attorney to claim survivor benefits or use a state-specific guide? A clear breakdown by situation, cost, and complexity.