How to Fill Out the New Hampshire Final Account and Petition for Distribution + FAQs

The New Hampshire Final Account is the closing financial report an executor or administrator files on Form NHJB-2117-P (Accounting) with the Circuit Court Probate Division to show every dollar that came into and left an estate. Once the court allows that account, the personal representative pays out what is left and files the matching Receipt (Form NHJB-2139-P) from each beneficiary, which is how New Hampshire handles the “petition for distribution.”

If you are reading this, you are most likely a family member who agreed to settle a loved one’s estate, and you want to close it the right way. The account must balance to the penny, and a single missing receipt or unbalanced schedule can stall the closing for months. New Hampshire probate often stretches past a year and can cost upwards of $14,000 when it drags on, so getting the final account right the first time saves real money and real grief.

Here is what you will walk away knowing:

• 📋 How to fill out every line and schedule of the Final Account, in plain English.
• 🧾 Which documents and receipts you must gather before you open the form.
• ✅ How to make the account balance so the judge allows it on the first review.
• 🏛️ How to file by mail, in person, or through e-filing, and what each costs.
• ⚠️ The exact mistakes that get accounts rejected, and how to dodge them.

What the Form Is and Who Must File It

The Final Account is the last in a series of accountings a fiduciary files during a New Hampshire estate. It is recorded on Form NHJB-2117-P, which shares the same layout as the closely related Trustee’s Accounting (Form NHJB-2118-P, revised 03/25/2013). The form tells the New Hampshire Circuit Court Probate Division what the estate received, what it paid out, and what is left to hand to the heirs or beneficiaries. You confirm the current revision date printed in the bottom corner of the form before you start so you know you have the right version.

Every executor or administrator who was appointed to settle a New Hampshire estate must file an account. As the state bar explains, the executor must file an account with the probate court listing income to the estate since the date of death and all payments made. The duty flows from Title LVI of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, the body of law that governs probate.

The “Final” box is what turns a routine account into a closing document. When you check final account, you tell the court you are ready to distribute the balance and close the estate. The court then issues an order, and as the form itself states, if this is a final account, receipts for the balance must be filed within 30 days. That single deadline is the spine of the whole distribution step.

A quick word on the “petition for distribution” label. New Hampshire does not use one stand-alone form by that exact name. Distribution happens through the allowed final account plus the filed receipts, and in supervised or contested estates through a separate Motion for Order of Distribution. This article treats them as one workflow because that is how the closing actually works in practice.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Gather everything before you open the form. The account is a reconciliation, which means each number has to trace back to a document. Skipping this step is the top reason accounts come back unallowed.

Use this pre-filing checklist:

• The filed Inventory of Fiduciary (Form NHJB-2125-P), because Schedule A starts with the inventory total, and a mismatch flags the whole account as wrong.
• The decedent’s death certificate, because the court and beneficiaries may need to confirm dates, and a missing one stalls a beneficiary change.
• The case number assigned at the start of probate, because the clerk files by number, and a wrong number can misroute your account.
• All estate bank statements from the date of death to closing, because every deposit and withdrawal must appear on a schedule, and gaps create unexplained balances.
• Receipts and vouchers for every bill paid, because Schedules F and 5 must list each payment, and unsupported payments can be surcharged against you.
• Closing statements (HUD or ALTA) for any real estate sold, because Schedule D needs the sale price and deductions, and the form lets you attach the settlement statement.
• 1099s, dividend and interest records, because Schedule 2 lists income, and missing income makes the account fail to balance.
• Tax return confirmations for the estate’s federal and state filings, because the form asks whether all due returns are filed and taxes paid.
• Beneficiary names, current addresses, and shares, because Schedule E and the receipts depend on them, and a bad address delays the final receipt.
• Trustee or executor fee records, because Schedules G and 7 report your compensation, and undocumented fees draw objections.

If any item is missing, find it before you write a single number. An account built on guesses will not balance, and an account that does not balance will not be allowed.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

You get the official Accounting form straight from the court system. The cleanest source is the New Hampshire Judicial Branch forms library, where you search by form number. EstateExec also mirrors the direct download for the Accounting (Form NHJB-2117-P), which is the executor’s version of the schedule-by-schedule report.

The form is a fillable PDF. You can type your answers right into the boxes on screen, then save and print. If you fill it out online, do not close the browser tab before saving, or you can lose your progress and start over.

Always confirm you are using the current revision. Government forms change quietly, and an outdated version can cause the clerk to reject your filing. Double-check both the form name and the form ID, since New Hampshire probate forms can look nearly identical to one another.

Print a clean final copy on plain white paper. The court keeps the original, and you keep a stamped copy as your proof of filing. Never hand in your only copy.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the New Hampshire Accounting Form Line by Line

The form runs four pages. Work top to bottom and in order, because later totals pull from earlier schedules. Throughout this walkthrough, italics show sample entries that get written on the form.

Court Name, Case Name, and Case Number (Header)

This header asks which court your estate is in, the name of the estate, and the case number the court already gave you. You answer it by writing the county Circuit Court Probate Division, the estate’s official name, and the docket number from your prior filings. For example, Janet Pierce, executor of the Estate of Robert Pierce, writes 9th Circuit – Probate Division – Nashua as the court, Estate of Robert Pierce as the case name, and 319-2025-ET-00482 as the case number. If you truly do not know the number yet, the form marks it “if known,” but on a final account you will always have one.

A nuance trips up estates that moved between circuits or were renamed after a will contest. If your case name changed, use the current name on the docket, not the one from your first filing. A common mistake is writing the decedent’s name in a casual form, like a nickname, which the clerk cannot match to the file, and that mismatch can bounce the whole account. A frequent misconception is that the header is just a formality, but the clerk routes everything by these three fields, so an error here delays every later step.

Line 1: Account Period and the Final Account Box

This line asks for the start and end dates of the period this account covers, and whether this is the final account. You answer with the first and last calendar dates the account spans, then check Original (or Amended if you are fixing a prior one), and check the box for final account when you are closing the estate. For example, Janet writes a period beginning 04/01/2025 and ending 03/31/2026 and checks both final account and Original.

The edge case is back-to-back accounts. If you filed an annual account before, this period starts the day after the last one ended, with no gap and no overlap. The common mistake is leaving the final box unchecked, which tells the court you are not ready to distribute, so no closing order issues and the estate stays open. The misconception is that “final” means “last one I felt like filing,” but it is a legal trigger that starts the 30-day receipt clock, so only check it when you are truly ready to pay out the balance.

Line 2: Fiduciary Name, Telephone, and Mailing Address

This line asks who is accounting to the court and how to reach them. You write your full legal name as the appointed executor or administrator, a daytime phone number, and the address where the court should mail orders. For example, Janet Pierce, with phone 603-555-0148 and address 27 Maple Street, Nashua, NH 03060. If there is a co-executor, the co-fiduciary line is filled out the same way.

A nuance is the out-of-state fiduciary. If you live outside New Hampshire, you must also have an Appointment of Resident Agent (Form NHJB-2120-P) on file, or the court cannot serve you properly. The common mistake is listing an old address from when probate opened, so the allowance order goes to the wrong place and you miss the receipt deadline. The misconception is that the court will track you down, but it mails to the address on the form, so keep it current.

Line 3: Attorney Name, Firm, Bar ID, and Address

This line asks whether a lawyer represents the estate and, if so, their details. You write the attorney’s name, firm, New Hampshire Bar ID number, and mailing address, or you leave it blank if you are filing on your own. For example, a represented estate might list Attorney Mark Reyes, Reyes & Cole PLLC, Bar ID 21455.

The edge case is the pro se filer, which is common in small estates. If no lawyer is involved, leaving the line blank is correct and not a problem. The common mistake is entering a paralegal’s or notary’s name here, which misstates who is responsible to the court. The misconception is that listing an attorney makes the account stronger, but the court reviews the numbers, not the letterhead, so only enter a lawyer who actually represents the estate.

Line 4: Account Summary

This line is the scoreboard. It asks for the total principal received, total principal disbursed, balance of principal on hand, total income received, total income disbursed, and balance of income on hand. You do not invent these numbers, you copy them from the schedule totals on the later pages once those are done. For example, Janet enters Total Principal Received $312,000, Total Principal Disbursed $309,500, and Balance of Principal on Hand $2,500, with matching income figures below.

The nuance is sequencing, because this summary is filled in last even though it sits on page one. The common mistake is typing summary numbers that do not match the schedules behind them, which is the single fastest way to get an account disallowed. The misconception is that “close enough” rounding is fine, but probate accounts must reconcile exactly, so every figure here equals its schedule total to the cent.

Schedule A: Inventory Total or Prior Balance (Principal Received)

This schedule asks for the starting value of estate principal, which is either the total from your filed Inventory or the closing balance from your last account. On a separate sheet, you list every asset that appeared on the Inventory, with values. For example, Janet lists a Nashua home valued at $245,000, a checking account of $42,000, and a brokerage account of $25,000, totaling $312,000 on the Schedule A line.

The edge case is a second or later account, where you copy each item from Schedule H of the prior accounting instead of the original Inventory. The common mistake is using a guessed value instead of the exact Inventory figure, which breaks the link the court checks first. The misconception is that you can summarize assets in one lump sum, but the form requires an itemized separate sheet, so list each asset on its own line.

Schedule B: Net Gains or Losses on Sales

This schedule asks for the gain or loss when you sold estate assets other than real estate. On a separate sheet, you list the Inventory value, the sale price, the difference, and the date of sale for each asset sold. For example, Janet sold the brokerage holdings for $27,000 against an Inventory value of $25,000, so she reports a net gain of $2,000 with the sale date.

The nuance is a loss, which is entered as a negative number, not skipped. The common mistake is reporting only the sale proceeds and forgetting the original Inventory value, which hides the gain or loss the court wants to see. The misconception is that gains are taxable to the estate on this form, but Schedule B simply tracks value changes, while taxes are handled on the estate’s separate returns.

Schedule C: Other Receipts

This schedule asks for money that came into the principal from sources other than sales. On a separate sheet, you list the source, amount, and date of each additional contribution. For example, Janet records a $1,200 insurance refund received 07/15/2025 and a $300 utility deposit returned 08/02/2025.

The edge case is a refund that arrives after you thought the estate was closed, which forces an amended account. The common mistake is lumping income items like interest into Schedule C, when interest belongs on the income side in Schedule 2. The misconception is that small amounts can be ignored, but every dollar must appear, so even a $5 refund gets listed.

Schedule D: Net Gains or Losses From Sale of Real Estate

This schedule asks specifically about real estate sold during the period. On a separate sheet, you list the property address, sale price, amounts deducted from the sale, the net amount the estate received, and the sale date, and you may attach the HUD or closing settlement statement. For example, Janet reports the 27 Maple Street sale at $250,000, less $5,000 in commissions and fees, netting $245,000 on 11/10/2025.

The nuance is a property that was distributed in kind rather than sold, which belongs in Schedule E, not here. The common mistake is reporting the gross sale price without subtracting closing costs, which overstates what the estate actually received. The misconception is that you must recreate the math by hand, but attaching the official settlement statement supports your figures and speeds review.

Schedule E: Distribution to Beneficiaries (From Principal)

This schedule asks what you paid out to heirs and beneficiaries from estate principal. On a separate sheet, you list each beneficiary’s name, the amount or item received with its value, and the date they received it. For example, Janet lists Emily Pierce received $150,000 on 02/20/2026 and Daniel Pierce received the 27 Maple Street home valued at $245,000.

The edge case is a partial distribution made before the final account, which still gets listed with its actual date. The common mistake is recording a distribution you intend to make but have not yet completed, since only completed distributions belong here. The misconception is that a beneficiary’s verbal “I got it” is enough, but you need a signed Receipt (Form NHJB-2139-P) on file to prove each entry.

Schedule F: Other Payments From Principal

This schedule asks about payments from principal that are not distributions or fiduciary fees, including attorney fees. On a separate sheet, you list the payment amount, the date paid, and the name of the person or company paid. For example, Janet lists $2,000 to Reyes & Cole PLLC for legal fees on 09/12/2025 and $1,500 to the funeral home on 04/20/2025.

The nuance is a debt paid to a creditor who filed a claim, which is reported here with the claim resolution noted. The common mistake is mixing administrative expenses, which belong in Schedule 5 on the income side, with principal payments. The misconception is that you can pay yourself back for out-of-pocket costs without listing them, but every reimbursement must be documented and shown here.

Schedule G: Trustee or Fiduciary Compensation (From Principal)

This schedule asks for any fee you took for serving as fiduciary, paid out of principal. On a separate sheet, you list each fee payment. For example, Janet lists a $3,000 executor fee paid 03/15/2026.

The edge case is a family member who waives the fee, which is shown as a zero or simply not listed, and a written waiver helps. The common mistake is taking a fee that is unreasonable for the size of the estate, which invites a beneficiary objection and a reduction. The misconception is that the executor sets the fee freely, but New Hampshire expects reasonable compensation tied to the work done, so document your time and tasks.

Schedule H: Balance of Principal on Hand

This schedule asks what principal is left after receipts minus disbursements. You subtract Total Principal Disbursed from Total Principal Received, then on a separate sheet list every remaining asset with its value. For example, after distributing nearly everything, Janet shows a Balance of Principal on Hand of $2,500 held in the estate account for final expenses.

The nuance is that on a true final account this balance should be near zero, since the point is to distribute everything. The common mistake is a Schedule H balance that does not equal Received minus Disbursed, which means a schedule is wrong somewhere. The misconception is that leftover funds can stay in the account indefinitely, but the final receipts must clear that balance within 30 days of the order.

Schedules 1 Through 3: Income Received

These schedules ask about income the estate earned, separate from principal. Schedule 1 is the income balance from a prior account, Schedule 2 is dividends and interest, and Schedule 3 is other income, each itemized on a separate sheet with source, amount, and date. For example, Janet reports $640 in bank and brokerage interest on Schedule 2 across the year.

The edge case is rental income from estate real estate before it sold, which goes in Schedule 3 with the source named. The common mistake is dropping income into the principal schedules, which throws off both the income and principal totals. The misconception is that small interest amounts do not matter, but income must reconcile just like principal, so list every payment.

Schedules 4 Through 7: Income Disbursed

These schedules ask how the estate’s income was spent. Schedule 4 is income distributed to beneficiaries, Schedule 5 is administrative expenses such as filing fees, publication fees, bond premiums, and attorney fees, Schedule 6 is other income payments, and Schedule 7 is fiduciary compensation from income. For example, Janet lists the $160 probate filing fee and a $90 publication fee in Schedule 5.

The nuance is that administrative expenses almost always come from income first, so Schedule 5 usually has the most entries. The common mistake is double-counting an attorney fee in both Schedule F and Schedule 5, which inflates disbursements. The misconception is that administrative costs are optional to report, but the court reviews them to confirm they were reasonable and necessary.

Schedule 8: Balance of Income on Hand

This schedule asks what income is left after income received minus income disbursed. You do the subtraction, then list any remaining income assets on a separate sheet. For example, if Janet distributed all income, she shows a Balance of Income on Hand of $0.

The nuance is that book value and market value must both be shown for opening and closing balance schedules. The common mistake is a Schedule 8 figure that does not match the income summary on page one. The misconception is that income and principal can be blended, but New Hampshire keeps them in two columns, and both must balance on their own.

Lines 11 Through 14: Compliance Questions

These lines ask yes-or-no compliance questions, including whether an Information Schedule under Probate Rule 108(E) is attached, whether all due federal and state income tax returns are filed and taxes paid, and whether any beneficiary or address changed. You check the honest answer and attach an explanation where the form asks for one. For example, Janet checks Yes that all tax returns are filed.

The edge case is a beneficiary who died during administration, which requires attaching that person’s death certificate. The common mistake is checking “Yes” on taxes when a return is still outstanding, which is a misstatement under oath. The misconception is that these boxes are throwaway, but a wrong answer can expose you to personal liability, so answer each truthfully.

Line 15: Certification, Service, Signature, and Notarization

This final block asks you to certify the account is true, confirm you sent copies to interested parties, and sign in front of a notary. You date the certification, mark how you served the other parties (hand-delivery, US Mail, or email by prior agreement), then sign in the presence of a notarial officer who completes the acknowledgment. For example, Janet signs before a notary on 03/31/2026 and checks US Mail as her service method.

The nuance is the service method, since email is allowed only by prior agreement under a Circuit Court administrative order. The common mistake is signing the form before reaching the notary, which voids the acknowledgment and forces a re-do. The misconception is that notarization is a rubber stamp, but it is your sworn statement, so the numbers must be true before you sign.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

These three scenarios follow named filers through the final account so you can see how the pieces fit together.

Scenario 1: Janet Pierce, testate estate with a house and two children. Janet is closing her father Robert’s estate after a one-year administration with a will.

Form Section	What Janet Enters
Court Name	9th Circuit – Probate Division – Nashua
Case Name / Number	Estate of Robert Pierce / 319-2025-ET-00482
Line 1 Period + Final Box	04/01/2025 to 03/31/2026, final checked
Schedule A (Inventory)	$312,000 total
Schedule D (Real estate)	27 Maple Street, netted $245,000
Schedule E (Distributions)	Emily $150,000; Daniel received the home
Schedule 5 (Admin expenses)	$160 filing fee, $90 publication
Schedule H (Principal balance)	$2,500 for final costs

Scenario 2: Marcus Hill, small intestate estate with one heir. Marcus is the administrator of his uncle’s estate with no will and modest assets.

Form Section	What Marcus Enters
Court Name	6th Circuit – Probate Division – Concord
Case Name / Number	Estate of Leon Hill / 317-2025-ET-00219
Line 1 Period + Final Box	02/01/2025 to 01/31/2026, final checked
Schedule A (Inventory)	$38,500 total
Schedule C (Other receipts)	$400 utility refund
Schedule E (Distributions)	Marcus Hill, sole heir, $34,900
Schedule 5 (Admin expenses)	$160 filing fee, $250 bond premium
Schedule H (Principal balance)	$0

Scenario 3: Aisha Bennett, estate with a surviving spouse and a sold brokerage account. Aisha settles her late husband’s estate where most assets passed to her.

Form Section	What Aisha Enters
Court Name	10th Circuit – Probate Division – Brentwood
Case Name / Number	Estate of David Bennett / 318-2025-ET-00731
Line 1 Period + Final Box	05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026, final checked
Schedule A (Inventory)	$210,000 total
Schedule B (Net gains)	$3,500 gain on brokerage sale
Schedule E (Distributions)	Aisha Bennett, surviving spouse, $205,000
Schedule 2 (Income)	$820 dividends and interest
Schedule H (Principal balance)	$0

How to File the Completed Form

New Hampshire’s Circuit Court Probate Division gives you more than one way to file, and you should ask your clerk which they prefer.

• In person. Bring the signed, notarized account and all separate schedule sheets to your county Circuit Court Probate Division counter. Filing in person lets the clerk flag obvious problems on the spot, and you walk out with a date-stamped copy as proof.
• By mail. Send the account to your county Circuit Court Probate Division with a check for any fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope so the clerk can return a stamped copy. Use certified mail so you have proof of the filing date.
• Electronically. Many New Hampshire probate matters now move through the court’s e-filing system, and some forms are e-file only. You upload the PDF and pay online, and the system gives you an electronic confirmation to keep.

For fees, the standard probate accounting filing fee runs in the low-to-mid double digits, and you confirm the current amount on the New Hampshire Judicial Branch fee schedule before you file. Accepted payment is typically check or money order by mail, cash or card in person, and card online. Whatever channel you choose, keep your stamped or electronic confirmation, because that is your proof of filing if a deadline is ever questioned.

What Happens After You File

Once your account is on file, the court starts a notice period. As the form’s notice states, the account may be approved by the Probate Division unless a written objection is filed within 30 days after the filing date. Interested parties who want to speed things up can sign an Assent (Form NHJB-2121-P) saying they reviewed the account and want it allowed without further notice.

If no one objects, the judge signs the order on the form. The order has three possible outcomes: account allowed, account allowed pending a further filing, or account disallowed with reasons stated. An allowed final account is your green light to distribute the balance.

Then the distribution clock starts. As the form spells out, if this is a final account, receipts for the balance must be filed within 30 days. You pay each beneficiary their share, collect a signed Receipt (Form NHJB-2139-P) from each one, and file those receipts with the court to prove the estate is fully distributed.

When the receipts are in and the balance is zero, the court closes the estate and discharges you as fiduciary. That discharge is what releases you from further responsibility, which is the whole point of doing the account correctly.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

Each error below has stalled real New Hampshire estates, and each has a direct cost.

• Leaving the final account box unchecked tells the court you are not closing, so no distribution order ever issues.
• Letting the page-one summary disagree with the schedule totals, which gets the account disallowed for failing to reconcile.
• Using a guessed Inventory value in Schedule A instead of the exact filed figure, which breaks the first link the court checks.
• Forgetting to attach the separate schedule sheets, which leaves the court with totals it cannot verify.
• Mixing income and principal items between schedules, which throws both columns out of balance.
• Recording a distribution before it actually happened, which overstates payouts and leaves you exposed if the money is not yet out.
• Skipping a signed receipt for a distribution, which means you cannot prove the beneficiary was paid.
• Signing the account before reaching the notary, which voids the acknowledgment and forces a refiling.
• Answering the tax question “Yes” when a return is still open, which is a misstatement under oath.
• Mailing your only copy with no certified mail or stamped return, which leaves you no proof of the filing date.
• Taking an unreasonable fiduciary fee, which draws an objection and a court-ordered reduction.
• Listing an old mailing address, which sends the allowance order to the wrong place and blows the 30-day receipt deadline.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

• Do reconcile every schedule to the penny, because probate accounts must balance exactly.
• Do copy the page-one summary from your finished schedules, because the numbers must match.
• Do gather all receipts and statements first, because each entry must trace to a document.
• Do collect a signed Receipt (Form NHJB-2139-P) from every beneficiary, because that is your proof of distribution.
• Do confirm you have the current form revision, because an outdated version can be rejected.
• Do keep a date-stamped or electronic copy, because it is your proof of filing.

Don’t:

• Don’t check the final box until you are truly ready to distribute, because it starts the 30-day clock.
• Don’t blend income and principal, because New Hampshire keeps them in separate columns.
• Don’t sign before the notary, because the acknowledgment must be witnessed.
• Don’t guess at values, because a single wrong figure stops the account from balancing.
• Don’t pay yourself an undocumented fee, because it invites objection and reduction.
• Don’t ignore small refunds or interest, because every dollar must appear.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Many New Hampshire executors handle a simple estate alone, while complex estates often justify hiring counsel.

Pros of filing pro se:

• You save attorney fees, which can run into the thousands on a long estate.
• You stay in direct contact with the clerk, who can answer procedural questions.
• You learn exactly where every dollar went, which sharpens your records.
• Simple, fully assented estates often need little legal help.
• You control the timeline instead of waiting on a busy law office.

Cons of filing pro se:

• A reconciliation error can disallow the account and add months.
• You bear personal liability for a misstatement made under oath.
• Beneficiary disputes are harder to handle without legal footing.
• Real estate, tax, or creditor issues can outrun a layperson’s knowledge.
• The 30-day receipt deadline is unforgiving if you miss a step.

FAQs

Do I file one combined “petition for distribution” form in New Hampshire?

No. New Hampshire handles distribution through the allowed final account plus signed receipts, and in supervised cases a separate Motion for Order of Distribution, rather than one single combined form.

Do I have to make the account balance exactly?

Yes. Probate accounts must reconcile to the penny, with total receipts minus total disbursements equaling the balance on hand, or the court will disallow the account.

Do I check the “final account” box on my first annual account?

No. You check the final box only on the account that closes the estate, because checking it starts the 30-day receipt deadline and signals you are ready to distribute.

Do I write distributions in Schedule E or Schedule 4?

Yes, it depends on the source: distributions from principal go in Schedule E, while distributions paid from estate income go in Schedule 4.

Do attorney fees go in Schedule F or Schedule 5?

Yes, place them carefully: attorney fees paid from principal belong in Schedule F, while administrative attorney fees from income go in Schedule 5, and never list the same fee twice.

Do I list the home in Schedule D if I gave it to an heir instead of selling it?

No. A property distributed in kind goes in Schedule E as a distribution with its value, while Schedule D is only for real estate that was sold.

Do I need to sign the account in front of a notary?

Yes. The fiduciary signature must be made in the presence of a notarial officer, so do not sign until you are with the notary, or the acknowledgment is void.

Do beneficiaries have to do anything after I file?

Yes. Interested parties may file a written objection within 30 days, or sign an Assent (Form NHJB-2121-P) to allow the account without further notice and speed up closing.

Do I have to file receipts after the account is allowed?

Yes. When you check the final box, receipts for the balance must be filed within 30 days of the order, using a signed Receipt (Form NHJB-2139-P) from each beneficiary.

Do I report a loss on a sold asset?

Yes. A loss is entered as a negative figure in Schedule B for personal property or Schedule D for real estate, because the court tracks every value change.

Do small interest amounts really need to be listed?

Yes. Every dollar of income must appear, usually in Schedule 2, because even small amounts must reconcile for the account to balance.

Do I need a lawyer to file the final account?

No. Many executors file simple, fully assented estates on their own, though estates with disputes, real estate, tax, or creditor issues often justify hiring a New Hampshire probate attorney.

Do I report my executor fee, and where?

Yes. Fiduciary compensation goes in Schedule G when paid from principal and Schedule 7 when paid from income, and the fee must be reasonable and documented.

Do I list the case number if I cannot find it?

No, you should never guess: locate the case number from your prior filings, because the clerk routes everything by it and a wrong number can misdirect your account.