Form NHJB-2151-PE Persons to Inherit Under Succession Laws if There Is No Will - New Hampshire

What Is Form NHJB-2151-PE?

This is a legal form that was released by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch - a government authority operating within New Hampshire. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What happens if someone dies in New Hampshire without a will?
A: In such cases, the person's assets will be distributed according to the state's intestate succession laws.

Q: What are intestate succession laws?
A: Intestate succession laws determine how a person's assets will be distributed among their heirs when they pass away without a will.

Q: Who are the persons eligible to inherit under New Hampshire's succession laws?
A: The specific eligibility depends on the deceased person's family situation and includes spouses, children, parents, siblings, and other relatives in certain cases.

Q: Does the surviving spouse automatically inherit everything if there is no will?
A: No, the surviving spouse does not automatically inherit everything. The distribution of assets depends on the presence of other eligible heirs.

Q: What if there are no eligible heirs under the intestate succession laws?
A: When there are no eligible heirs, the deceased person's assets may escheat (transfer) to the state of New Hampshire.