When Co-Trustees Clash: What the Jimmy Buffett Trust Dispute Can Teach Families
When Jimmy Buffett died in 2023, he left behind more than a musical legacy and the Margaritaville empire. His estate plan directed assets worth an estimated $275 million into a marital trust for his wife, Jane. Their three children were named as remainder beneficiaries, and Buffett appointed his longtime business manager, Richard Mozenter, to serve […]
Self-Insured vs. Fully Insured Plans: Why It Determines Whether You Qualify for New Hampshire’s 3-Year Health Insurance Continuation
If you’ve researched what happens to your health insurance after divorce in New Hampshire, you’ve likely come across RSA 415:18, VII-b — the state law that can allow a former spouse to remain covered under an ex-spouse’s group health insurance policy for as long as three years after the divorce decree. It can be an […]
Mandatory Initial Self-Disclosure in New Hampshire Family Law Cases: What You Must Hand Over Before the Other Side Even Asks
When most people think of “discovery” in a legal case, they picture one side formally requesting information from the other through interrogatories, requests for documents, or depositions. But if you’re going through a divorce, parenting petition, or child support case in New Hampshire, there’s a discovery obligation that kicks in automatically, before either party has […]
Does Remarriage Automatically Change Alimony in New Hampshire?
When a divorce is finalized, the alimony order that comes with it can feel like the last word. But life does not stop moving after a divorce decree is signed. People change jobs, retire, develop health problems, and sometimes remarry. When the person receiving alimony remarries, the person paying it often assumes the obligation automatically […]
What a “Voluntary Statement” Really Means
If the police have asked you to come to the station and give a “voluntary statement,” the word voluntary may sound reassuring. It suggests something casual and low-stakes, like you’re simply helping investigators, clearing up a misunderstanding, or doing your civic duty. In the legal system, however, “voluntary” has a very specific meaning, and it […]
How Your Custody Order or Parenting Plan May Restrict Relocation in New Hampshire
Many parents assume that if they have primary custody of their child, they are free to move wherever life takes them: a new job in Massachusetts, family support in Florida, or a fresh start across the country. In New Hampshire, that assumption can create significant legal problems. Even if you have the majority of parenting […]
What Is an Ignition Interlock Device, and When Do I Need One Installed in New Hampshire?
If you are facing a DUI charge in New Hampshire, you may have heard that getting your license back could come with a catch: an ignition interlock device. For many drivers, the interlock requirement is one of the most disruptive and expensive consequences of a DWI case. It can continue long after the original period […]
When a Trustee Treats Trust Property as Their Own: Lessons From Moffat v. Srebro
Imagine your mother passes away. She created a trust, transferred property into it, named her three children as equal beneficiaries, and appointed one of them to serve as trustee. On paper, it sounds like a reasonable plan. But then the trustee moves into one of the trust’s homes without paying rent. Substantial renovations are made […]
My ex owes a lot of of child support but lives in another state, is there anything I can do?
This is one of the most frustrating situations a parent can face. You are showing up, paying the bills, handling school pickups, attending doctor’s appointments, and managing the countless other responsibilities that come with raising a child. Meanwhile, your ex is living in another state as the unpaid child support continues to accumulate. The situation […]
Do You Need to List Your Assets in a New Hampshire Trust?
One of the most common misconceptions we encounter when helping New Hampshire residents set up a revocable living trust is this: people assume the trust document itself needs to contain a detailed list of every asset they own. They picture a legal document that reads like an inventory — their Concord home, their savings account, […]