Technological advancements are one of the greatest marks of modern global and American cultures. As the decades progress, technology continues to become more sophisticated and accessible to the average consumer and has become a hallmark of twenty-first century life. But how far does technology actually reach into our daily lives? In the context … [Read more...]
General Articles
Maintaining Our New Hampshire History: Historic Building Designations
New Hampshire was one of the original thirteen colonies of the United States, and the first state to establish its own state constitution. Since its inception in 1776, New Hampshire has been a center of many historical events, through the Industrial Revolution right to present day. One of the many remnants of New Hampshire’s rich history is … [Read more...]
Neighborly Tricks: Our Top Three Legal Shenanigans of Neighbors
As Halloween approaches, many minds turn to autumn themes—pumpkins, parties, and, of course, trick or treating with neighbors. But neighborly tricks aren’t exclusive to Halloween or children; in fact, some of the most complex neighborly hijinks are committed by adults and invite legal intervention rather than innocent mischief. Here’s our list of … [Read more...]
Cut from the Trust!
When leaving a gift to a child in a will, people often want the gift to pass to the child’s children should the child die before the grantor. In fact, New Hampshire has a statute stating that if a child is not mentioned in a will, and the child is not expressly excluded from the will, then that child receives whatever gift he or she would have … [Read more...]
Hey – Who Are These People? (Public Easements by Prescription)
If you tolerate a few members of the general public to cross your land for twenty years, you may have opened the door to the entire general public crossing your land. The legal theory is called a “public easement.” A desire to access lakes and public recreational land are ripe situations for the creation of these types of rights. Prior to … [Read more...]
Estate Planning Lessens the Burden on Your Family
Assets are not just about houses and large bank accounts. Cars, clothing, books, and other personal property are all assets that become part of an estate when someone dies. Surviving family members cannot just immediately clean out and sell a house. It is impossible to predict when something will happen to us or a loved one and that is why estate … [Read more...]
“Ain’t No Way” To Resolve Without Probate- Aretha Franklin’s Intestate Estate
Aretha Franklin was undoubtedly one of the most influential American songstresses in recent memories, with more than 112 charted singled on the Billboard music charts. At the time of her passing on August 16, 2018, Aretha Franklin reportedly had a net worth of $80 million. However, despite her sizable fortune, Ms. Franklin passed without a will or … [Read more...]
Sales Taxes on Internet Sales to New Hampshire Residents
One of the ways that New Hampshire distinguishes itself from other states is that we do not have a general sales tax. This is part of the “New Hampshire Advantage.” There has been a great deal of attention to the issue of sales taxes on internet sales with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. This was followed by … [Read more...]
N.H. SUPREME COURT RULES THAT STATUTE ALLOWS A WINDFALL TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR TAX SALES BEYOND THREE YEARS FROM TAX DEED
In the case of Polonsky v. Town of Bedford, decided on June 28, 2018, the N.H. Supreme Court considered the interpretation of amendments to the alternative lien procedures statutes found in RSA 80:88-91. These statutes were enacted in response to Thomas Tool v. Croydon, 145 N.H. 218 (2000), in which the Court held that it was unconstitutional for … [Read more...]
Celebrating Summer: What Fireworks Are Legal on Your Land?
Summer in New Hampshire is synonymous to some residents with bonfires, camping, and—of course—fireworks. For years, New Hampshire has been the most liberal state in the Northeast with regards to access of residents and visitors to fireworks. But what “fireworks” are permitted for use on New Hampshire properties according to the law? And under what … [Read more...]