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To create a living trust in New Hampshire, you sign the trust document in front of a notary public. The trust is not in effect though until you actually transfer ownership of assets to its name.

The Circuit Court Probate Division has jurisdiction over a variety of issues including all matters related to wills, trusts and estates, guardianships and involuntary commitment proceedings, adoptions, name changes and partition of real estate.

Intestacy: Dying without a will In New Hampshire in the absence of a will, a surviving spouse inherits the entire estate unless the decedent and the spouse share descendants, in which case the spouse inherits the first $250,000 of the estate plus half the balance.

Though it can be a complex process, probate in New Hampshire is a state requirement to claim your inheritance when a loved one dies.

In order for a will or codicil to be valid under New Hampshire law, it must comply with the requirements of the law. For instance, the will must be in writing, signed by the person whose will it is, and signed by two or more credible witnesses who must swear that the person's signature is genuine.

Estate Plan Drafting The cost of creating a will in New Hampshire can range from roughly $450 to $1,000. A New Hampshire trust typically costs anywhere between $1,500 and $3,450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500.