This well-written article is published by the New Hampshire Circuit Court Administrative Office as a public service to help individuals better understand the process of post-death probate administration.
As you will see from the article, estate administration can be fairly complex. If you have been named as an Executor in someone’s Last Will & Testament, you should understand that you are a legal fiduciary who will be held to a high standard of care as you go through the process of administering the estate. It is always a good idea to have the help of an attorney to guide and counsel you along the way.