What is Probate?
Probate is the legal process for validating a will and settling an estate. It involves collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing property. Explore state-specific templates to simplify your experience.
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New Hampshire Probate
Probate involves managing a deceased person's estate. Attorney-drafted templates streamline the process and are easy to complete.
Common New Hampshire Probate documents
- Petition for Probate — Initiates the probate process for a deceased person's estate.
- Letters Testamentary — Authorizes an executor to manage the estate according to the will.
- Letters of Administration — Appoints an administrator to oversee the estate when there is no will.
- Inventory and Appraisement Forms — Lists and values the deceased's assets for probate.
- Final Accounting Forms — Summarizes all transactions conducted during the probate process.
Probate forms by State
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- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Small Estate Affidavit for Estates under 10,000Use this affidavit to settle small estates valued under $10,000, allowing heirs to bypass full probate processes in New Hampshire.
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Heirship Affidavit - DescentProvide proof of heirship when someone dies without a will, detailing the family relationship to the deceased.
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Demand to Produce Copy of Will from Heir to Executor or Person in Possession of WillRequest access to a deceased person's will to ensure proper estate handling and your legal rights as an heir.
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Report of the Guardian of the Person - Minor- Efiling OnlySubmit regular updates on a minor's well-being and circumstances to the court.
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Notice to Beneficiaries of being Named in WillEnsure all named beneficiaries are notified of their status in a deceased person's will, essential for legal clarity and probate proceedings.
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ConsentObtain necessary consents for guardianship during court proceedings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
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New Case Participant InformationUse this document to provide participant information for e-Filing in New Hampshire courts, ensuring compliance with court requirements.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Executor vs. Administrator — An executor is named in a will, while an administrator is appointed by the court.
- Will vs. Trust — A will directs asset distribution after death; a trust manages assets during life and after.
- Probate vs. Non-Probate — Probate involves court supervision; non-probate transfers occur outside court.
- Letters Testamentary vs. Letters of Administration — Letters testamentary authorize an executor; letters of administration authorize an administrator.
Key legal points
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Probate is typically necessary for distributing a deceased's assets.
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Wills can be contested during the probate process.
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Probate may involve settling debts before distributing assets.
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Not all assets are subject to probate, such as joint accounts.
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Probate proceedings are generally public records.
How to get started
Begin your probate journey with these easy steps.
- Find a template that suits your probate situation.
- Review the description and signing requirements thoroughly.
- Get full access through a subscription.
- Complete the document using the online editor.
- Export or send by downloading, emailing, or using e-signature options.
FAQs
A trust is not necessary if you have a will, but it can provide additional benefits.
If no action is taken, the state may handle the estate distribution according to intestacy laws.
It's wise to review your estate plan every few years or after major life changes.
Beneficiary designations can override instructions in a will or trust, so they should be aligned.
Yes, you can designate separate agents for financial and healthcare decisions in your estate plan.
Glossary
- Probate - The legal process for settling a deceased person's estate.
- Executor - The person appointed to carry out a will's instructions.
- Administrator - A court-appointed individual to manage an estate without a will.
- Will - A document outlining how a person wants their assets distributed after death.
- Trust - A legal arrangement for managing assets during and after a person's life.
- Intestacy - The condition of dying without a valid will.
- Beneficiary - An individual designated to receive assets from an estate.
- Estate - All assets and liabilities owned by a deceased person.
- Letters Testamentary - Court documents granting an executor authority to act.
- Final Accounting - A summary of all financial transactions during probate.