New Hampshire Probate Attorney

The New Hampshire probate courts have jurisdiction over cases involving estates, trusts and wills, among other things. There are two of these courts presided over by 5 full time judges and 5 part time judges. New Hampshire probate rules were last updated in 2003 with the intent of simplifying the process. It is doubtful probate court will ever be simple, so we strongly urge you to go there with your New Hampshire probate attorney.

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There might be cases simple enough to do without counsel, in which case all you need are the proper forms that are available at Legal Zoom. If at all in doubt, at least have your forms looked at by an attorney. Mistakes in probate court could easily turn out to be costly.

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There is no rule of thumb for how much you could expect to pay to get an estate through probate. The lawyer fees could range from a couple of hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. It all depends on the length of time the case stays in probate. If the deceased died testate, with a will, it should go fairly quickly. If the will is contested, you may be in for a long expensive ride.

What kind of problems might your heirs have getting your estate through probate? If you don't have a will they should expect the worst. On the other hand, if you have a current will and a living trust they might be able avoid probate court altogether. Your beneficiaries would think very highly of you if that were the case.

So as you are working your way through the probate system, and talking with a probate attorney, give some careful thought to your own estate planning. You are never to young to have the peace of mind that comes from having all of your affairs in order.

Finding a qualified attorney in Manchester, Derry or Concord should be easy, they are all over the state. Finding one that will take a particular interest in you and your financial future will be the challenge. Don't hesitate to meet with several attorneys before you decide on one. If you use the services at Legal Match be sure to check the attorneys feedback, that's a good indication of what others thought of the service provided. Finding just the right New Hampshire probate attorney may not be easy but could be well worth the time spent looking.

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