New Hampshire Last Will and Testament
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New Hampshire Legal Requirements
Key NH statutes and obligations that apply to your last will and testament.
Requirements
- Governed by RSA 551:1 et seq.; must be signed by the testator in the presence of two or more attesting witnesses who sign in the presence of the testator
- Witnesses must be 18+ and should not be named beneficiaries — an interested witness is not disqualified but may face scrutiny
- Holographic wills (entirely in testator's handwriting) are not recognized as valid in New Hampshire — formal execution with witnesses is required
Restrictions & Limits
- New Hampshire has a spousal elective share — the surviving spouse may elect against the will to receive a share of the augmented estate (RSA 560:10)
- New Hampshire abolished its estate tax effective January 1, 2003 — there is no state estate or inheritance tax
- Probate in New Hampshire is handled by the Probate Court in each county; small estates under $10,000 may qualify for expedited administration (RSA 553:32)
Official Statute References
Primary New Hampshire statutes governing this document type.
New Hampshire Last Will and Testament FAQ
Common questions about last will and testaments under New Hampshire law.
Does New Hampshire have an estate tax?
No. New Hampshire abolished its estate tax in 2003 and has no state inheritance tax. Federal estate tax may apply for estates exceeding the federal exemption ($13.61 million in 2024), but most New Hampshire estates are not affected.
Are holographic wills valid in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire does not recognize holographic wills. A valid will must be witnessed by at least two individuals who sign in the testator's presence. A handwritten, unwitnessed will has no legal effect in New Hampshire.
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