A New Hampshire last will and testament is a legal document in which an individual ("testator") outlines how they wish to have their estate distributed upon death. In a will, a testator can bequeath real and personal property, fiduciary assets, and accounts to beneficiaries.
Every person of sound mind who is at least 18 years old or married.[1]
Signing Requirements
Must be signed by the testator and two or more witnesses.[2]
Each witness must be credible, and if one of the witnesses stands to receive an inheritance from the will, then that inheritance is void unless there are at least two other credible witnesses to the will’s signing.[3]
State Definition
“Will” includes a codicil and must be in writing.[4]