Personal injury law encompasses a broad range of legal principles and regulations that aim to provide protection and seek justice for individuals who have suffered harm, whether physically, emotionally, or mentally, due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. It is a specialized area of law that covers various types of accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, product liability, workplace injuries, and many more.

Wrongful death law is a legal framework that holds individuals or entities accountable for causing someone's death through negligence, misconduct, or intentional harm. It provides a means for the surviving family members or beneficiaries of the deceased to seek justice and compensation for their loss. Wrongful death claims can arise from various situations, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, or defective products. This area of law recognizes that no amount of money can replace a lost life, but it aims to provide financial support for the survivors who have suffered emotionally, economically, and sometimes even physically as a result of their loved one's untimely death. It also serves as a deterrent to prevent future negligence and wrongdoing, promoting accountability and safety in society.

Estate planning is the legal process of anticipating and arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during the person's life in preparation for a person's future incapacity or death.

Probate law is a legal framework that governs the process of administering a deceased person's estate and distributing their assets after they pass away. The primary objectives of probate law include validating the deceased person's will, identifying and appraising their assets, paying off debts and taxes, and ultimately transferring the remaining assets to the designated beneficiaries or heirs. Probate courts oversee this process to ensure it is carried out fairly and in accordance with the law. While probate is often necessary to settle an estate, it can be a complex and time-consuming process, involving legal procedures and fees. As a result, individuals may seek legal counsel to navigate the intricacies of probate law and ensure the efficient distribution of assets to heirs or beneficiaries.

In New Mexico, adult guardianship and conservatorship are court-appointed roles that allow a trusted individual to make decisions for an adult who is unable to do so themselves. The adult under guardianship or conservatorship is called the protected person. 

A judge may appoint a guardian or conservator if they find that the protected person is unable to manage their finances, property, health care, or living arrangements on their own. The court must also determine that there are no other alternative resources available to provide for the protected person's needs. Guardianship and conservatorship can be limited or full, and must be tailored to the protected person's needs.

New Mexico's Kinship Guardianship Act allows an adult to ask the court to establish a legal relationship with a child if the child's parent has left them in their care for 90 days or more. This arrangement must leave the child without proper care, guidance, or supervision. The purpose of kinship guardianship is to provide a child with a kinship caregiver who can help them develop. 

The adult, called the "legal guardian", is appointed by the district court and given the power to make decisions on behalf of the child, such as health and education decisions. This arrangement suspends most of the rights and duties of the child's parents and transfers them to the legal guardian.