In some way, each of us begins each new day by lying to ourselves that nothing “bad” will happen to us. It’s like it’s part of our human nature. We know that people are involved in accidents every day that end their lives or incapacitate them; that’s just it, we tell ourselves that it will happen to someone else – … Read the rest
Archives for May 2019
Two Road Bills Being Considered in Concord
The General Court is considering two bills of note dealing with roads this year. One bill would affect the non-maintenance period for highways to summer cottages. The other is a renewed effort to impose maintenance obligations on owners of residential property on private roads.
Highways to Summer Cottages
Municipalities are exempt from maintaining highways to summer cottages from December 10 … Read the rest
When And Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan
Great, you created your estate plan; and by getting crucial documents drafted and signed, you are ahead of most people in planning for your future. An estate plan is not a “set it and forget it” type of thing. The only thing worse than not having a plan, is having one that does not match your goals and wishes. You … Read the rest
How Northern Pass Appeal of State Citing Decision Works
On May 15, 2019, the New Hampshire Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the appeal of Northern Pass. The New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee (“SEC”) denied the application to build the 192-mile electric transmission line across the state from the Canadian border down to the Massachusetts border in February, 2018. Each side will get 50 minutes to present their … Read the rest
The Importance of Obtaining Land Use Permits Prior to Building
Construction and Permission
In New Hampshire and other states around the U.S., state law requires that individuals obtain permission from local and/or state/federal agencies prior to construction of new or renovated structures. These permissions depend on the type of construction sought. They can range from local planning and zoning approvals (such as building permits, variances, and/or special exceptions) to complex … Read the rest
Choosing the Right Person to be the Executor of Your Estate
First and foremost, just because you were named in someone’s Will as the Executor of their Estate does not mean that you are automatically the Executor as soon as that person has died. Being named in someone’s Will as their Executor only means that you have been nominated. The probate court must appoint you as the Executor before you … Read the rest