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In New Hampshire, probate can take at least six months to allow creditors to file claims against the estate. On average, the probate process can take up to a year and a half. During the NH probate process, heirs are not able to access the money their loved ones wanted them to have.

After a person dies, the state supervises the administration of his or her estate in a process called probate. New Hampshire does not require every estate to go through probate. Review the state's probate rules to inform your estate plans and ensure your executor can carry out your wishes as intended.

New Hampshire probate follows this general flow: contact the court, get appointed as personal representative, submit will if it exists, inventory and submit valuations of all relevant assets, have the court and beneficiaries approve it, and then distribute the assets to beneficiaries.

MANAGING THE ESTATE If all claims have been paid, the estate may be closed and a final account filed after six months. If the estate is not closed within one year of the date of appointment, an annual accounting is due at that time showing the income and disbursements and the overall status of the estate.

You may be able to avoid probate in New Hampshire by: Making a Revocable Living Trust. Titling property: Joint Tenancy. Community Property With Right of Survivorship. Tenancy by the Entirety. Create accounts as TOD or POD (Transfer on Death; Payable on Death) Establish beneficiaries.

In New Hampshire, the following assets are subject to probate: Solely-owned property: Any asset that was solely owned by the deceased person with no designated beneficiary is subject to probate. This could include bank accounts, cars, houses, personal belongings, and business interests.