Hallett Order on Merits

Counsel must evaluate whether this Order has utility in a given case. (Note: Ralph Holmes is currently retired from McLane Middleton. For information on this or other probate litigation issues, please contact Alexandra Cote at alexandra.cote@mclane.com.) Download OrderDownload

Probate Court Establishes Professional Guardian Discipline Law In In Re: Jeannette Marino

In decisions establishing new law in New Hampshire for the discipline of professional guardians, Judge Gary Cassavechia, acting as Judicial Referee, and Judge Edwin Kelly, as Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court, reviewed conduct by Jeannette Marino, a prominent NH professional guardian since 2006, in two of her guardianships with Judge Cassavechia recommending a two-year […]

Brooks v. Allen – Challenged “Divorce-Like” Partition of Real Estate Upheld

Although the NH Supreme Court’s decision in Brooks v. Allen does not establish new law, it is important precedent for the resolution of property division disputes between  domestic partners.  Renee Brooks and Steven Allen had lived as a family for twenty years and had a son.  They owned jointly property in Northwood and Allen was the sole […]

The Morass of Bourassa: A Way Out

The NH Supreme Court’s decision in Estate of Bourassa (2009) is quite the muddle.  I can’t reconcile it with governing law.  Here’s my recommendation as to how it should be construed to fix the discrepancies at: Bar News Article.  (sorry, have to hit the Continue Reading button for hotlink to work). (Note: Ralph Holmes is currently retired from McLane Middleton. For information […]