Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Life Estate or Your Inheritance in New Hampshire?
Detailed Answer Short answer: In New Hampshire, a valid prenuptial (premarital) agreement can change how property and spousal rights are handled at death, and it may affect life-estate provisions or the size of an heir’s share — but whether it actually changes your inheritance depends on how the life estate was created, the wording of […]
Read article →How to Verify an Executor’s Calculation of Your Share from a Sibling’s House Sale — New Hampshire
Detailed Answer Short overview: When an estate sells real estate in New Hampshire, the executor (also called the personal representative) must collect sale proceeds, pay estate debts and allowable expenses, and distribute the remaining net proceeds to beneficiaries according to the will or New Hampshire intestacy law. You can confirm whether your percentage share was […]
Read article →Selling a Deceased Parent’s House During Probate in New Hampshire
Detailed Answer Short answer: In New Hampshire, selling real estate that belonged to a deceased person is often possible during probate, but you must follow the probate process, honor the mortgage lender’s rights, and usually have either the authority given in the will or court approval. The mortgage does not disappear simply because the homeowner […]
Read article →New Hampshire: Selling a Deceased Parent’s House — Do You Have to Publish a 3‑Month Notice to Creditors?
Do you have to publish a 3‑month notice to creditors before selling a deceased parent’s house in New Hampshire? Short answer: Often yes — but it depends. In New Hampshire the routine “small estate” procedures that let heirs collect personal property without full probate usually do not apply to real estate. If you must open […]
Read article →Proving the Value of Vehicles in New Hampshire Probate: FAQ
How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Relative’s Vehicles During Probate in New Hampshire Detailed answer — Proving vehicle value for the probate inventory When you are the personal representative (executor or administrator) handling a decedent’s estate in New Hampshire, the court and interested parties will expect a clear, documented inventory and value for […]
Read article →Proving the Value of a Deceased Parent's Vehicles in New Hampshire Probate
How to Prove the Value of a Deceased Parent’s Vehicles During Probate in New Hampshire Short answer: As personal representative (executor/administrator) you must determine each vehicle’s fair market value as of the date of death, document how you reached that value, and report that information to the Probate Court if the court requires an inventory […]
Read article →How to Be Appointed a Limited Personal Representative in New Hampshire (Small Estate Process)
How to be appointed a limited personal representative in New Hampshire’s small estate process — steps to run notice to creditors and sell real property Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general New Hampshire probate practice and points you to official resources. It is educational only and not legal advice. For case-specific […]
Read article →New Hampshire — Can a Will Override an LLC Operating Agreement to Give My Business Interest to My Son?
Can a will override an LLC operating agreement to give my business interest to my son? Short answer: Generally no. In New Hampshire, an operating agreement is a contractual document that typically controls how membership interests are transferred. A will can pass your ownership interest in an LLC to your estate and name your son […]
Read article →What Happens to an LLC Member's Share at Death — New Hampshire
Detailed Answer Short answer: If your LLC operating agreement does not state what happens to your membership interest when you die, New Hampshire's default rules and the LLC's formation documents will control. In practice, your economic interest (the right to receive distributions) will typically pass to your estate or heirs, but the right to participate […]
Read article →How to Close a Spouse’s Estate with a Zero Balance in New Hampshire
Detailed Answer This guide explains the typical court steps to close a spouse’s probate estate in New Hampshire when there are effectively no estate assets to distribute or pay claims. It outlines practical proof you will need, the filings the probate court expects, and how to get a formal discharge of the personal representative or […]
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