Probate in Strafford County, New Hampshire
When someone who lived in Strafford County dies, probate is handled by the county probate court. This page points you to that court and summarizes the New Hampshire rules that apply — the small-estate threshold, the key deadlines, and the instruments New Hampshire uses. For your own dates and numbers, use the free calculators linked below.
Where to file
Probate is filed in Strafford County, where the person who died last lived. Local forms, e-filing rules, and scheduling vary by county — confirm with the county probate court.
Find your court — New Hampshire Judicial Branch — Find a CourtDoes this estate need full probate?
Many states let smaller estates skip full probate. We don’t hold a verified New Hampshire threshold. Varies — confirm locally
Check your estate Source — RSA 553:32/553:33 (no dollar threshold; available to sole heir/beneficiary/spouse)Key probate deadlines in New Hampshire
- Lodge the will with the court
- 30 days after the date of death
- File the estate inventory
- 90 days after appointment as personal representative
- Creditor-claim period closes
- 6 months after appointment as personal representative (outer bar: 12 months from death)
Good to know in New Hampshire
- The court empowers the personal representative with Certificate of Appointment.
- The estate closes with the Final Account.
- New Hampshire has no state estate or inheritance tax.
Talk it through, or find a local pro
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