If you have an estate plan in place that is great news. You have taken steps to prepare for the future. Still, it is a good idea to update that plan from time to time. This is especially true if you have experienced any major life changes. Make sure your estate plan...
Estate Planning
Protecting your entire extended family with a will
Inheritance is a tricky subject. You want to ensure your loved ones receive what they deserve without causing strife or conflict within your family. Drafting a will is an excellent way to divide your resources fairly. New Hampshire does not have an estate tax, so it...
What is power of attorney?
Estate planning should include some documents that go into effect before you die. Having a power of attorney may not mean much to you now, but it should. A power of attorney document grants your legal decision to someone else. There are a few situations where you may...
3 key components every estate plan should have
Everyone benefits from having an estate plan, and you may feel especially inclined to make one if you recently had a child, got married or otherwise experienced a significant life event. Having even a basic estate plan offers many advantages, so do not feel as if...
Who needs a will?
A will is a legal document used to direct how to distribute a person's assets upon death. When a person without a will dies, the state decides how to distribute that person's assets. Who needs a will and who can get by without one? Married people Married people need a...
How does probate work in New Hampshire?
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...
What Is Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney gives someone you trust legal permission to act on your behalf if you cannot manage financial matters. In New Hampshire, the Uniform Power of Attorney Act defines and governs this legal document. Learn more about why and how to use a New Hampshire...
Who needs a will?
Roughly 60% of adults in the U.S. do not have a will, and you may be among them. Preparing a will is often the first step in estate planning and one that will give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Even if you are a millennial or younger, making a will is a good...
Estate planning matters to evaluate after a divorce
Since your divorce, your future has changed. You need to update your estate plan to reflect your new circumstances. Here are some end-of-life issues that you need to re-evaluate now that you are single. Durable power of attorney for health care In New Jersey, your POA...
Do you know these estate planning tips for child-free couples?
You and your spouse have come to the shared conclusion that the two of you do not want to have kids. One thing that you are still figuring out is how to handle estate planning in New Hampshire. Because the two of you plan on being child-free, you want to consider a...
