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Probate in New Hampshire typically costs 2%–4% of the estate value in attorney feesNH Circuit Court Probate Division Rule 88 (reasonable compensation for work, responsibility, and risk; no statutory percentage)Verified May 31, 2026, plus court filing fees, executor compensation, publication costs, and any required surety bond. Attorney fees in New Hampshire are negotiated, so the actual cost depends on the firm and complexity. Total all-in costs typically run 3-8% of estate value. The New Hampshire probate calculator gives a detailed estimate based on estate value.
New Hampshire allows "independent administration" (sometimes called unsupervised or informal probate), which lets the executor handle most estate decisions without ongoing court approval. The executor still files the will, inventories assets, and reports to the court, but doesn't need a hearing for routine actions like paying bills or selling assets. Independent administration typically saves both time and attorney fees compared to supervised probate.
Estate planning attorneys in New Hampshire average $360 per hourClio Legal Trends Report 2025Verified Jan 1, 2025 for wills and estates work. Flat-fee packages run roughly $1,080–$2,160 for a simple individual will and $3,360–$5,040 for a basic revocable trust. Online and DIY services cost $30–$300 for the same documents — see the will cost calculator for a side-by-side comparison.
New Hampshire allows estates under $10,000 to use a simplified Waiver of Administration procedure, which is a form rather than a court case and typically doesn't require an attorney. For larger estates, formal probate is involved enough that retaining counsel is usually practical — the procedural work is what they're there for. Use the New Hampshire probate calculator to estimate the costs.
In New Hampshire, the situations where retaining counsel is typically worth the cost are: blended families with children from prior relationships; ownership of a business, rental property, or significant investment assets; special-needs dependents who need a special-needs trust to preserve benefits; substantial property held in multiple states. If none of these describe your situation, the simpler online and DIY tools are often enough.
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49 firms
Serves Carroll County and the Mount Washington Valley from Conway, near the county probate court. Handles probate and trust administration, ancillary estates, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for New Hampshire and Maine families. Partner Pamela Smillie concentrates on estate planning, probate, and business law.
Location
53 Technology Lane, Suite 107Conway, NH 03818
Phone
(603) 447-8994
Service Area
1 county
Solo practitioner in Laconia serving the Lakes Region with over 30 years of legal experience. Licensed in New Hampshire, Maine, and federal courts for NH, ME, and VT. U.S. Navy veteran with 5 years active duty and 22 years reserve service.
Location
261 South Main StreetLaconia, NH 03246
Phone
(603) 403-5231
Established
2000
Service Area
2 counties
Bedford firm serving Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Merrimack County families, in estate and trust practice since 1994. Handles testate and intestate probate administration, trust administration with beneficiary accountings, and federal estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax returns.
Location
40 South River Road, Suite 32Bedford, NH 03110
Phone
(603) 644-8211
Established
1994
Nashua-based practice offering estate planning services including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and irrevocable trusts. Attorney Annutto is licensed in both NH and MA state and federal courts.
Location
369 Main StreetNashua, NH 03060
Phone
(603) 881-9161
Established
1997
Service Area
1 county
General practice firm with over 60 years of combined attorney experience. Elana Baron holds the Certified Estate Planner (CEP) designation. In February 2025, the firm partnered with Shaheen & Gordon to expand resources while maintaining its Keene practice.
Location
82 Court StreetKeene, NH 03431
Phone
(603) 357-4800
Established
1975
Service Area
1 county
General practice law firm serving Sullivan County, west-central New Hampshire, and the Upper Valley since 1946. Four full-time attorneys with over 55 years of collective legal experience.
Location
233 Broad StreetClaremont, NH 03743
Phone
(603) 542-5114
Established
1946
Service Area
1 county
Serves Dover and the New Hampshire Seacoast (Strafford County) from First Street, representing executors and administrators statewide. Handles probate administration end to end: will filing and intestacy, asset collection, creditor-claim review, beneficiary notice, accounting, and distribution. Offers a free initial consultation.
Location
100 First Street, Suite 114Dover, NH 03820
Phone
(877) 734-0777
One of New Hampshire's oldest law firms, serving clients since 1870. Estate law attorneys have extensive experience finding the right estate and probate solutions for families.
Location
255 Washington StreetDover, NH 03820
Phone
(603) 742-2332
Established
1870
Manchester practice serving Hillsborough and Merrimack County families (and Massachusetts), focused on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Handles wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and trust estate administration, asset protection, and adult guardianships. Offers a free consultation.
Location
91 Middle StreetManchester, NH 03101
Phone
(603) 628-1900
Established
2001
Service Area
2 counties
Attorneys focus exclusively on estate planning and settlement, elder law and advocacy. Merged with Legacy Counsellors in January 2025 to form Legacy Counsellors North, PLLC. Employs two lawyers and eight estate planning and administration assistants, providing concentrated expertise in trust and estate matters across the Upper Valley.
Location
367 Route 120, Suite B-6Lebanon, NH 03766
Phone
(603) 643-7577
Established
1994
Service Area
2 counties