Probate Court

Get help from the Circuit Court Probate Division for:

  • wills,

  • trusts and estates,

  • guardianships for adults,

  • involuntary commitment proceedings,

  • adoptions,

  • name changes, and

  • division of property.

Every county in New Hampshire has a Probate Court. See the Probate Court website for more information.

Two Court Service Centers (MISSING LINK/LINK NOT WORKING) can answer general questions about the court and offer help with starting probate cases.

Call 1-855-212-1234.

If you are outside the US or Canada, call 603-223-0392.

Get started at the New Hampshire Court’s Self-Help Center.

603 Legal Aid's Pro Bono program may be able to find a free lawyer to help you with certain types of probate matters. Apply by calling 603-224-3333 or by applying online (MISSING LINK/LINK NOT WORKING) .

Try Also Reading…

  • Anti-fraud Hotline for Senior Citizen

  • Elder Financial Exploitation: What it is, How to protect yourself, Where to get help.

  • NHLA's Justice in Aging Project



Date: September 2017/updated July 2021
Author: LEGAL ADVICE & REFERRAL CENTER/ 603LA