Bill > HB1156

This bill modifies existing law to require that when an administrator of an estate is processing the transfer of real estate through inheritance or devise, they must not only notify local town selectmen and city assessors about the property transfer, but also record this notice at the county registry of deeds before rendering their final account. The registry of deeds will be permitted to charge a standard recording fee for this service, which is currently $12 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. The bill provides an exception for cases where a decedent's real estate is sold by license or consent, which would not require this notification and recording process. The new requirement is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and while the fiscal impact is expected to generate some revenue for counties through recording fees, the exact amount is considered indeterminable since it depends on the number of probate cases involving real estate inheritance in a given year.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1590&inflect=2