Posting Bond to Serve as Administrator in New Hampshire: Do I Need One and Can It Be Waived?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In New Hampshire, a personal representative appointed to administer an intestate estate is generally required to provide a fiduciary (surety) bond, but the probate court can dispense with that requirement in certain situations—most commonly when all interested parties give written waivers or when the court finds a waiver is appropriate. This […]
Read article →New Hampshire: How Courts Decide Who Becomes an Estate Administrator
Understanding How New Hampshire Courts Choose an Estate Administrator Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. For advice about a particular situation, consult a licensed New Hampshire attorney or the probate court. Detailed answer — what the court looks at when appointing an administrator When someone dies without naming an executor (or […]
Read article →Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay Cleanup and Junk Removal — New Hampshire
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes — when property is part of a decedent’s estate and you are the personal representative (executor or administrator), sale proceeds can generally be used to pay reasonable estate administration expenses such as junk removal, personal property cleanup, repairs needed to make the property marketable, and similar costs, provided the expenses […]
Read article →How New Hampshire Probate Courts Handle Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate
Dealing with Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate in New Hampshire Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. If you need legal advice about your situation, consult a New Hampshire attorney who handles probate and fiduciary matters. Detailed answer: How the probate process handles unauthorized charges When someone makes […]
Read article →How to Regain Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts — New Hampshire
Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent’s Bank and Credit Card Accounts in New Hampshire Detailed answer — what to do and why under New Hampshire law When a parent dies, their bank and credit card accounts do not automatically pass to family members unless the account naming or beneficiary rules say so. If someone else […]
Read article →Securing a Decedent’s Home and Inventorying Belongings Before Appointment — New Hampshire
How to Secure a Decedent's House and Inventory Belongings Before You Are Appointed Administrator This page explains practical steps you can take in New Hampshire to protect a decedent’s home and possessions while you pursue appointment as the estate’s personal representative. This is general information only and not legal advice. Detailed Answer — immediate steps, […]
Read article →New Hampshire: What Happens After the 90-Day Waiting Period for an Unclaimed Property Claim
What happens after the 90-day waiting period for an unclaimed property claim in New Hampshire? Short answer: After the state’s initial 90-day review or notice period, the New Hampshire Unclaimed Property program either approves the claim and pays or returns the property to the claimant, requests additional documentation, or denies the claim and gives instructions […]
Read article →New Hampshire: How to Get Appointed Administrator of a Parent’s Intestate Estate
FAQ — Getting Appointed Administrator of Your Father’s Estate in New Hampshire Quick answer: If your father died without a will (intestate), you can ask the probate court in the county where he lived to appoint you as the estate administrator by filing a petition for appointment, proving your relationship and fitness, and following the […]
Read article →New Hampshire — Order of Succession Among Children for Intestate Estate Administration
How New Hampshire law distributes a decedent’s estate among children when there is no will This FAQ-style explanation describes how New Hampshire law generally handles distribution among children (and their descendants) when someone dies intestate (without a valid will). It uses simple hypothetical examples to show how shares are calculated. This is educational information only […]
Read article →How to Get Court Approval to Sell a House and Pay Off the Mortgage in New Hampshire
Court Approval to Sell Real Property and Use Proceeds to Pay a Mortgage — New Hampshire FAQ This FAQ explains the common steps people follow in New Hampshire when a sale of real property requires court approval so the mortgage can be paid off. The answer assumes no prior legal experience. Short answer If someone […]
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