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[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Court Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Petition to Close Estate of [Deceased's Full Name], [Probate Case Number] Dear Honorable Judge [Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to submit a petition to close the estate of my [relationship to deceased], [Deceased's Full Name]. I believe the estate is ready for closure, as all necessary steps have been taken, and all beneficiaries have been duly notified. The estate of [Deceased's Full Name] has been administered according to the laws and regulations of New Mexico. A brief summary of the estate administration is as follows: 1. Notice to Creditors: Within thirty days of the appointment as the personal representative, official notice to creditors was filed, published in a local newspaper, and sent to known creditors. Sufficient time has since elapsed, and all creditor claims against the estate have been resolved or satisfied, as evidenced by the filed creditor's claims report. 2. Inventory and Appraisal: An inventory and appraisal of all assets within the estate were duly conducted and filed with the court on [date]. The report provides detailed information regarding the nature, estimated value, and location of each asset in the estate. 3. Payment of Debts and Expenses: All valid debts and expenses of the estate have been promptly paid from the available estate assets. A detailed list of payments made to creditors and expenses incurred during the administration period is attached herewith. 4. Distribution of Assets: The estate's assets have been distributed as outlined in the decedent's last will and testament, or in accordance with the intestacy laws of New Mexico. A distribution report, detailing the final distribution plan and the assets distributed to each beneficiary, is enclosed for your review. 5. Final Accounting: An accurate and comprehensive final accounting of the estate's income, expenses, and transactions has been maintained throughout the administration process. The final accounting, along with supporting documents and receipts, is provided in the attachments. I hereby request that you review the enclosed documentation and consider approving the petition to close the estate of [Deceased's Full Name]. I affirm that all necessary obligations have been fulfilled in accordance with New Mexico probate laws and that proper notice has been given to all interested parties. Should the court require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details. I sincerely appreciate your attention to this matter, and thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title or Relationship to the Deceased] [Your Signature]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Probate Court Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Petition to Close Estate of [Deceased's Full Name], [Probate Case Number] Dear Honorable Judge [Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to submit a petition to close the estate of my [relationship to deceased], [Deceased's Full Name]. I believe the estate is ready for closure, as all necessary steps have been taken, and all beneficiaries have been duly notified. The estate of [Deceased's Full Name] has been administered according to the laws and regulations of New Mexico. A brief summary of the estate administration is as follows: 1. Notice to Creditors: Within thirty days of the appointment as the personal representative, official notice to creditors was filed, published in a local newspaper, and sent to known creditors. Sufficient time has since elapsed, and all creditor claims against the estate have been resolved or satisfied, as evidenced by the filed creditor's claims report. 2. Inventory and Appraisal: An inventory and appraisal of all assets within the estate were duly conducted and filed with the court on [date]. The report provides detailed information regarding the nature, estimated value, and location of each asset in the estate. 3. Payment of Debts and Expenses: All valid debts and expenses of the estate have been promptly paid from the available estate assets. A detailed list of payments made to creditors and expenses incurred during the administration period is attached herewith. 4. Distribution of Assets: The estate's assets have been distributed as outlined in the decedent's last will and testament, or in accordance with the intestacy laws of New Mexico. A distribution report, detailing the final distribution plan and the assets distributed to each beneficiary, is enclosed for your review. 5. Final Accounting: An accurate and comprehensive final accounting of the estate's income, expenses, and transactions has been maintained throughout the administration process. The final accounting, along with supporting documents and receipts, is provided in the attachments. I hereby request that you review the enclosed documentation and consider approving the petition to close the estate of [Deceased's Full Name]. I affirm that all necessary obligations have been fulfilled in accordance with New Mexico probate laws and that proper notice has been given to all interested parties. Should the court require any additional information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details. I sincerely appreciate your attention to this matter, and thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title or Relationship to the Deceased] [Your Signature]