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Craighead & Martin
603-795-7308
  • Home
  • About
    • Joanne Craighead
    • Rodkey Craighead Jr., In Memoriam
    • What To Bring To Our Meeting
  • Practice Areas
    • Estate Planning
    • Probate Administration
    • Trust Administration
    • Real Estate Law
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Blog
  • Contact

Comprehensive Legal Solutions For Life’s Most Important Decisions

Legal Help Through The Probate Administration Process

If someone you love has recently passed away, one of the many challenges you may face is the probate process. This legal procedure involves paying the deceased person’s debts and distributing their assets to beneficiaries. It can be a complex process, especially for those who have never navigated it before. While some people choose to handle probate on their own, there is a lot at stake. The assistance of an experienced attorney is invaluable for protecting your interests and guiding you through the process. Attorney Joanne Craighead of Craighead & Martin, PLLC, provides legal representation throughout the probate process for clients in New Hampshire. With more than 39 years of legal experience, Joanne can assist you in every aspect of the probate process. She combines her legal knowledge with a commitment to personalized care and compassion, ensuring that clients receive unique, individualized service throughout their cases.

Representing Estate Administrators

Every estate going through probate requires the appointment of an estate administrator, sometimes referred to as an executor or a personal representative. This individual is responsible for:

  • Managing all aspects of the estate’s debt payments
  • Providing an accounting to the court
  • Distributing remaining funds to beneficiaries as outlined in the estate plan or according to state laws

This is a significant responsibility, and errors in administering an estate can have serious consequences. When an estate plan includes complex real estate holdings or other intricate assets, it’s essential to have experienced legal support to help navigate the complications involved. Joanne Craighead can guide you through the process, ensuring you avoid mistakes and fulfill your duties appropriately. She will explain everything you need to know and clarify your responsibilities. Many people attempt to probate an estate independently, only to discover how challenging it is or find themselves in legal trouble due to critical errors. Get the help you need from Craighead & Martin, PLLC.

Representing Potential Beneficiaries

Mistakes often occur during the probate process that could prevent potential beneficiaries from receiving their rightful inheritance. Attorney Craighead also represents beneficiaries, reviewing records and verifying that all procedures followed during probate were correct to ensure that no errors have excluded you from the will.

Contact Craighead & Martin, PLLC

Whether you are an estate administrator or potential beneficiary, get the help you need by calling 603-795-7308 or by emailing the firm for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning
    • Trusts
    • Wills
    • Advance Directives
    • Power Of Attorney
  • Probate Administration
  • Trust Administration
  • Real Estate Law
    • Property Transfers
    • Title Insurance
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