When in Doubt: A Trial Lawyer’s Call for Caution When it Comes to Remote Signings

States across the country took steps to permit remote execution of estate planning documents.  In some instances, remote notarization and witness attestation are temporary conveniences, but as more drafters utilize these accommodations, the question becomes one of longevity: are these changes here to stay?  And if so, the question for this attorney becomes one of […]

Gafford February 14, 2019 NH Probate Court Order on Motion to Require Trustee to Personally Pay Defense Costs

This order is offered as a sample for educational purposes only.  References to law and rules may not be current or accurate.  Counsel must evaluate whether the 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 […]

Objection to Motion to Require To Require Trustee to Personally Pay Defense Costs

This pleading is offered as a sample for educational purposes only. References to law and rules may not be current or accurate.  Counsel must evaluate whether the pleading 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 […]

NH Probate Court Presentation: “2018 Cases & Topics of Note” (Link To Orders)

On December 5, 2018, NH Probate Court Judge David King, Retired Judge and Judicial Referee Gary Cassavechia, and Court Counsel Beth Kissinger gave a highly informative and interesting presentation to the T&E bar on significant probate court decisions of the past year and some pending appeals.  The comments were strictly factual and, because Probate Court […]