Section 552:3 – Duty of Executor.
552:3 Duty of Executor. – The person named as executor of a will shall, within 30 days after the decease of the testator, or within 30 days after the person has knowledge of being so named, whichever is later, file the will in the probate court. If the estate contains any assets, the named […]
Section 552:4 – Forfeit for Neglect.
552:4 Forfeit for Neglect. – Any person who shall neglect any duty required by RSA 552:2 and 552:3 shall, unless he gives an excuse satisfactory to the court of probate, forfeit the sum of twenty dollars for each month he shall so neglect after said thirty days, to be recovered by any person having […]
Section 552:5 – Neglect After Citation.
552:5 Neglect After Citation. – If a person having in his custody a will neglects to deliver it to the court of probate, after being duly cited for that purpose, he may be imprisoned by warrant issued by the court until he shall deliver it. Source. RS 157:5. CS 166:5. GS 175:5. GL 194:5. […]
Section 552:5-a – Names of Heirs.
552:5-a Names of Heirs. – The executor named in the will or any person presenting the will for probate shall, with his petition for appointment, file a list of the names of the surviving spouse and known heirs at law of the testator, their relationships, and their addresses, if known. Source. 1959, 70:1, eff. […]
Section 552:5-b – Self-Proved Will.
552:5-b Self-Proved Will. – Any will meeting the requirements of RSA 551:2-a, RSA 551:5, II, or RSA 551-A:10 is self-proved and shall be allowed as such by the probate court. Source. 1985, 200:3. 1999, 100:6, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
Section 552:6 – Proof, Common Form.
552:6 Proof, Common Form. – If the probate of a will is not contested the judge may allow and approve it in common form, upon the testimony of one of the subscribing witnesses, though the others are living and within process of the court, or upon the assent of the surviving spouse, legatees, devisees, […]
Section 552:6-a – Repealed by 1985, 200:5, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
552:6-a Repealed by 1985, 200:5, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
Section 552:6-b – Repealed by 1985, 200:5, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.
552:6-b Repealed by 1985, 200:5, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –
Section 552:7 – Proof, Solemn Form; Issues to Court.
552:7 Proof, Solemn Form; Issues to Court. – Any party interested may have the probate of a will which has been proved without notice re-examined, and the will proved in solemn form before the court of probate at any time within 6 months of such probate. Any issue related to the execution of a […]
Section 552:8 – Petition and Hearing.
552:8 Petition and Hearing. – A petition for that purpose may be presented to the judge, and notice thereof shall be given to the executor, personally, if practicable, and shall be published. If, upon hearing and re-examination, the probate shall not be confirmed, the will and probate shall be void. Source. RS 157:8. CS […]