Estate Planning in New Hampshire

New Hampshire ( NH)

Average: $1,800

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$400

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,800                    
Typical
                        Estate Planning Case
                    

High Estimate

$5,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$200/hr	$275/hr	$450/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$400	$1,800	$5,000

What to Know About Estate Planning Costs in New Hampshire

NH has no state estate or inheritance tax and no income tax on earned income (only interest/dividends, being phased out). Simple wills $400-$900, plans $1,800-$4,000. NH probate through county Probate Courts. NH has specific trust laws making it attractive for trust administration — the state allows asset protection trusts and dynasty trusts with no rule against perpetuities.

Sources: State Bar Association, NCOA Estate Planning Guide 2024 (NH)