Section 553:12-a – Nomination of Person to Represent Unborn or Unascertained Interests.
553:12-a Nomination of Person to Represent Unborn or Unascertained Interests. – If a deceased person in his duly allowed will has nominated a spouse or lineal descendant, even though interested, to represent the interests of persons unborn or unascertained, the court, in the absence of good cause shown, shall comply with the expressed desire […]
Section 553:13 – Bond.
553:13 Bond. – I. Except as provided in RSA 553:32, no person shall administer the estate of a person deceased until such person has given bond to the judge, with sufficient sureties, in such reasonable sum as the judge shall approve, or, in lieu of a bond, other forms of security acceptable to the […]
Section 553:14 – Repealed by 2005, 252:9, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
553:14 Repealed by 2005, 252:9, I, eff. Jan. 1, 2006. –
Section 553:15 – Repealed by 2005, 252:9, II, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
553:15 Repealed by 2005, 252:9, II, eff. Jan. 1, 2006. –
Section 553:16 – Publication of Notice of Appointment.
553:16 Publication of Notice of Appointment. – Upon appointment of an administrator, the clerk shall, within 15 days of such appointment, cause notice thereof to be published in accordance with the provisions of RSA 550:10. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no publication of notice shall be required when the estate has a gross value of $10,000 […]
Section 553:17 – Intermeddling, Etc.
553:17 Intermeddling, Etc. – If any person unlawfully intermeddles with, embezzles, alienates, wastes or destroys any of the personal estate of a deceased person he shall be liable to actions of the creditors and others aggrieved, as executor in his own wrong, to double the value of such estate. Source. RS 158:15. CS 167:15. […]
Section 553:18 – Administration of Estate of Person Presumed Dead.
553:18 Administration of Estate of Person Presumed Dead. – I. The judge, following a hearing, may appoint an administrator of the estate of a person, with such limitations and powers as the judge deems appropriate: (a) Presumed dead pursuant to RSA 553:19, I; or (b) Who has left his or her home and has […]
Section 553:9 – Marriage.
553:9 Marriage. – If an executrix or administratrix marries, her husband shall not thereby become executor or administrator in her right; but she may continue to exercise the trust as before. Source. RS 158:9. CS 167:9. GS 176:9. GL 195:9. PS 188:9. PL 299:9. RL 352:9.
Section 553:1 – Administrator Defined.
553:1 Administrator Defined. – The word administrator may include every person to whom the administration of an estate or the execution of a will may be granted. Source. RS 158:1. CS 167:1. GS 176:1. GL 195:1. PS 188:1. PL 299:1. RL 352:1.
Section 553:1-a – Death Record Required.
553:1-a Death Record Required. – No administrator of the estate of any deceased person shall be appointed until a certified copy of the death record of the decedent has been filed with the probate court, provided this requirement may be waived by the judge upon petition. Source. 1995, 277:18. 1997, 325:20, eff. Aug. 22, […]