New Hampshire Estate Planning

Making a Will in New Hampshire

A will can help you protect your family and your property.

Intestate Succession in New Hampshire

If you die without a will in New Hampshire, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws.

New Hampshire Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in New Hampshire.  

Make a Living Trust in New Hampshire

Learn how to make a living trust in New Hampshire.

Probate Shortcuts in New Hampshire

New Hampshire offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

New Hampshire's Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Form

A New Hampshire Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form describes health care wishes for people facing a life-threatening medical condition. Learn how it works.

Probate Shortcuts in New Hampshire

New Hampshire offers a probate shortcut for "small estates." This makes it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Avoiding Probate in New Hampshire

Probate court proceedings (during which a deceased person's assets are transferred to the people who inherit them) can be long, costly, and confusing.

New Hampshire's Death With Dignity Act

New Hampshire is considering a death with dignity law that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.

Burial and Cremation Laws in New Hampshire

Everything you need to know about burial and cremation in New Hampshire.