Recovering a Cash Bequest from a Sibling’s Estate in New Hampshire
How to recover a cash bequest from an uncooperative executor Detailed Answer — What to do in New Hampshire This article explains, in plain language, the common steps beneficiaries use under New Hampshire law when an executor (personal representative) will not pay a cash bequest. This is educational information only and not legal advice. 1. […]
Read article →Filing a Notice to Creditors in New Hampshire: A Step-by-Step FAQ
How to give notice to creditors during New Hampshire estate administration Short answer: When someone dies in New Hampshire and a personal representative (executor or administrator) is appointed, the representative must notify creditors so they can make claims against the estate. That typically involves (1) sending or delivering notice to known creditors, (2) publishing a […]
Read article →New Hampshire: Can Medicaid File a Claim Against a Parent’s Home or Force a Deed Transfer?
Short answer Usually you cannot be forced to sign over a deed while the Medicaid recipient is alive. However, under federal law New Hampshire must pursue Medicaid estate recovery in many situations after the recipient dies. That can mean a claim against the deceased person’s estate and sometimes a lien on real property. The exact […]
Read article →Keeping the Family House Instead of Selling It — New Hampshire
How heirs can keep a family house instead of selling it — New Hampshire Short answer: Yes — heirs can often keep real property without selling it, but doing so requires agreement among the co-owners or formal steps (buyout, trust, refinancing, or a court-ordered partition if the co-owners cannot agree). The safest path depends on […]
Read article →Why an Inherited House May Be Non‑Probate Property in New Hampshire — Can You Make Mortgage Payments to Avoid Foreclosure?
Detailed Answer Short answer: A house you ‘‘inherit’’ may not be a probate asset in New Hampshire if it already passed automatically to someone else when the owner died (for example, because of joint ownership, a trust, or a beneficiary designation). Regardless of whether the house goes through probate, the mortgage does not automatically disappear. […]
Read article →New Hampshire: Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account Before Appointment as Administrator
Short answer Yes — you can challenge a sibling’s use of your deceased parent’s bank account even before they are officially appointed administrator. You should act quickly. In New Hampshire, authority to manage a decedent’s assets normally comes from court-issued letters of administration or from specific ownership rights (for example, a joint account or payable-on-death […]
Read article →New Hampshire: How to Get a Court to Approve a Minor’s Personal Injury Settlement
How a New Hampshire Court Approves a Minor’s Personal Injury Settlement — FAQ Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change. Consult a licensed New Hampshire attorney for advice about your specific situation. Detailed answer — step-by-step guide to court approval of a minor’s personal injury settlement […]
Read article →New Hampshire — Forcing the Return of Sentimental Items from a Sibling During Probate
Detailed answer — What to do if a sibling has taken sentimental items during probate (New Hampshire) When a loved one dies, family disputes over personal items are common. In New Hampshire, whether you can force a sibling to return sentimental items depends on several facts: who owned the items before death, whether the items […]
Read article →Do Administrators Have to Post a Bond in New Hampshire Probate? What to Know About Waivers
Serving as an Administrator for an Intestate Estate in New Hampshire: Bond Requirements and When Waiver Is Possible Short answer: In New Hampshire the probate court normally requires an administrator (a person appointed to manage an estate when someone dies without a will) to post a fiduciary bond to protect the estate. The court can […]
Read article →New Hampshire: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds
Detailed Answer Short answer: In New Hampshire, a wrongful death claim is brought and managed by the personal representative; any agreement among heirs or beneficiaries to divide proceeds can be enforced or disputed through the courts. An oral agreement can be evidence of an intent to split proceeds, but enforcing it depends on the quality […]
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