Guerra v. New Mexico Human Services Department

OPINION

WALTERS, Judge.

In 1977, the personal representative in an informal probate action commenced a wrongful death action on behalf of the Estate of Alejandro Guerra, Jr., the father of Leo Guerra. A settlement of the wrongful death action was entered into and subsequently approved by the court. The proceeds, after allowance for costs, were divided into eight equal shares, which shares were to be distributed to Mrs. Guerra and the seven Guerra children, including Leo. Three of the children’s shares were distributed to Mrs. Guerra in trust, with specific instructions for handling. The shares…