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Age: The testator must be at least 18 years old. Capacity: The testator must be of sound mind. Signature: The will must be signed by the testator or by someone else in the testator's name in his conscious presence, by his direction.

The only requirements for a valid will in New Mexico are that it be: in writing; signed by you or signed by someone directed by you and in your presence; and signed by two witnesses who both sign in the presence of you and each other.

When a Social Security beneficiary dies, the death is usually reported to SSA by a family member, a funeral home, or a government agency. Whoever does the reporting, according to SSA, the death should be reported as soon as possible.

The Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) does not reappoint a Social Security number to someone else after the original owner's death. The SSA estimates that there are enough new number combinations to last well into the next SEVERAL generations.

Identity theft can victimize the dead. Identity thieves can strike even after death.The file contains the following information: Social Security number, name, date of birth, date of death, state of last known residence, and zip code of last lump sum payment.

When someone dies without a will (or intestate), New Mexico probate law designates the surviving family members to whom the estate will pass.If the deceased left no surviving spouse, then the deceased's surviving children (both biological and adopted) receive the deceased's property in equal shares.

Identity Theft of a Deceased PersonIdentity thieves can get personal information about deceased individuals by reading obituaries, stealing death certificates, or searching genealogy websites that sometimes provide death records from the Social Security Death Index.

For joint accounts, remove the deceased's name. Report the death to Social Security by calling 800-772-1213. Contact the department of motor vehicles to cancel the deceased's driver's license, to prevent duplicates from being issued to fraudsters.

It's called ghosting, and it's both scary and surprising. Ghosting is a form of identity theft. It occurs when someone uses the personal information of a dead person, often for monetary gain. A savvy criminal can take over bank accounts, apply for new credit cards, and even file for fraudulent tax refunds.