Section 45-3-911 - Partition for purpose of distribution. - New Mexico Statutes

45-3-911. Partition for purpose of distribution.

A.     When two or more heirs or devisees are entitled to distribution of undivided interests in any real or personal property of the estate, the personal representative or one or more of the heirs or devisees may petition the district court prior to the formal or informal closing of the estate, to make partition.   

B.     After notice to the interested heirs or devisees, the district court shall partition the property.   

C.     The district court may direct the personal representative to sell any property which cannot be partitioned without prejudice to the interested heirs and devisees and which cannot conveniently be allotted to any one party.