Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Probate in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

Hillsborough County probate filings are heard at the Manchester courthouse under New Hampshire law (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. LVI (Probate Courts and Decedents' Estates)). The process below applies statewide; specific court fees and forms are available from the Hillsborough County Clerk.

Hillsborough County probate at a glance

County seat
Manchester
Court
Circuit Court – Probate Division
Population (est.)
422,937
Typical timeline
26–52 weeks
Filing fee
$150–$525
Small-estate threshold
No small-estate shortcut
Statute
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. LVI (Probate Courts and Decedents' Estates)

For exact fees + forms, check the Hillsborough County Clerk’s office or the state source: www.courts.nh.gov.

New Hampshire probate, step by step

  1. 1File petition for estate administration with the Probate Division
  2. 2Court appoints administrator and issues letters
  3. 3Publish notice to creditors; six-month claim period runs
  4. 4File inventory within three months and pay debts and taxes
  5. 5File final account or waiver-of-administration accounting

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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Probate procedure varies by county. Consult a licensed New Hampshire probate attorney for advice specific to your situation.