NH risk area
Probate risk in New Hampshire
Court-supervised estate process, timing, cost exposure, and public record requirements.
New Hampshire allows waiver of administration in specified cases and permits summary administration to close an estate after a waiting period.
How long does probate typically take here?What costs and fees should families expect?What becomes public during probate?
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Waiver of administration applies when a sole heir or all heirs/beneficiaries are serving or have assented, removing inventory, bond, and accounting requirements.
- An affidavit of administration is filed no less than 6 months and no more than 1 year after appointment in waiver cases.
- Summary administration may be requested to close an estate at least 6 months after appointment.
- Waiver of administration removes inventory, bond, and accounting requirements once approved.
Questions to consider
Questions this risk area helps you evaluate in New Hampshire
- How long does probate typically take here?
- What costs and fees should families expect?
- What becomes public during probate?
State overview
New Hampshire allows waiver of administration in specified cases and permits summary administration to close an estate after a waiting period.
- Waiver of administration applies when a sole heir or all heirs/beneficiaries are serving or have assented, removing inventory, bond, and accounting requirements.
- An affidavit of administration is filed no less than 6 months and no more than 1 year after appointment in waiver cases.
- Summary administration may be requested to close an estate at least 6 months after appointment.
- Waiver of administration removes inventory, bond, and accounting requirements once approved.
Sources
Risk sources
- Uniform Probate Code (2019) - Probate of wills and administration
Article III covers appointment, notices, creditor claims, and small-estate collection (Section 3-1201).
National sources provide baseline context; state statutes and court rules control in New Hampshire.