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New Hampshire Executor and Estate Kit: Waiver of administration, First Month Checklist and Estate Ledger
New Hampshire, from the official pages: Waiver of administration (RSA 553:32) and summary administration (RSA 553:33): Waiver: for a qualifying administrator such as a surviving spouse who is sole heir. Summary administration: a motion at least 6 months after appointment, with a sworn statement and the beneficiaries' assents. Neither sets a dollar limit.
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Who it is for
Whoever is settling the estate of someone who lived in New Hampshire. Through a court office. Starts with a Petition for Estate Administration (NHJB-2145-Pe) to the court.
Not the right fit if
The person didn't live in or own property in New Hampshire, or a will contest or family dispute means you need an estate attorney. Not a form preparation or legal service.
Why it is different
- Sources, checked November 2026: New Hampshire Judicial Branch: What is waiver of administration? (RSA 553:32); RSA 551:2, Requirements (New Hampshire General Court).
- 4 facts aren't stated on those pages, so the kit says so and links where to check.
What is inside
- How a New Hampshire will had to be signed. Two or more witnesses, who sign at the testator's request and in the testator's presence. Allowed. The sworn acknowledgment is made before a notary public, a justice of the peace or another official authorized to administer oaths where the will is signed.
- New Hampshire small estate route. Sworn; a notary can give the oath. The administrator's statement for summary administration is made under oath. Through a court office. Starts with a Petition for Estate Administration (NHJB-2145-Pe) to the court. NHJB-2144-Pe, Waiver of Full Administration Statement. Filed after appointment with NHJB-2145-Pe. Waiver of administration (RSA 553:32) and summary administration (RSA 553:33): Waiver: for a qualifying administrator such as a surviving spouse who is sole heir. Summary administration: a motion at least 6 months after appointment, with a sworn statement and the beneficiaries' assents. Neither sets a dollar limit. A surviving spouse who is the sole heir and is appointed administrator may qualify.
- New Hampshire estate ledger (Excel). Assets, debts, payments and distributions; it takes the small estate figure once you've confirmed it and marks real estate to ask the court about.
- First 30 days, tracker and letters. The first month in order, a documents and accounts tracker, and plain letters to a bank, a utility and Social Security.
- Still to confirm in New Hampshire. small estate limit, waiting period after the death: check New Hampshire Judicial Branch: What is waiver of administration? (RSA 553:32); if the will is handwritten, a witness who inherits: check RSA 551:2, Requirements (New Hampshire General Court).
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The first pages, as you will get them
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Delivered as a zip of editable Word files and printable PDFs. For one business, your own use. General information and templates, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Not legal, tax or financial advice. An estate attorney or the county probate/surrogate office answers questions about your situation. Payment is handled by Stripe. If a file will not open or something looks wrong, reply to your order email and we will make it right.
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What's in the download?
Five Word and PDF documents, including the New Hampshire small estate route, and the New Hampshire estate ledger in Excel, by email link after payment.
Is there a simplified procedure in New Hampshire?
Waiver of administration (RSA 553:32) and summary administration (RSA 553:33): Waiver: for a qualifying administrator such as a surviving spouse who is sole heir. Summary administration: a motion at least 6 months after appointment, with a sworn statement and the beneficiaries' assents. Neither sets a dollar limit.
When and how is the New Hampshire small estate paperwork signed?
Signing: Sworn; a notary can give the oath. The administrator's statement for summary administration is made under oath.
Where does it go in New Hampshire?
Through a court office. Starts with a Petition for Estate Administration (NHJB-2145-Pe) to the court. Form: NHJB-2144-Pe, Waiver of Full Administration Statement. Filed after appointment with NHJB-2145-Pe.
What did a New Hampshire will need to be accepted?
Two or more witnesses, who sign at the testator's request and in the testator's presence. Self-proving affidavit: Allowed. The sworn acknowledgment is made before a notary public, a justice of the peace or another official authorized to administer oaths where the will is signed.
Is this legal advice?
No. An estate attorney or the county probate/surrogate office answers questions about your situation.
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