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When a person dies in New Hampshire and their estate must go through probate, the first filing sets everything in motion. Probate is a court-supervised process for settling an estate, distributing assets, and resolving creditor claims.

A power of attorney authorizes someone to make financial or legal decisions on your behalf. A durable power of attorney does so even when you are incapacitated, which is when the authority matters most.

Blended families often need estate planning that goes beyond a simple will. In NH, remarriage, stepchildren, children from prior relationships, beneficiary designations, & shared property can all affect how assets pass after death.