This bill mandates that probate court notices regarding the acquisition of real estate through inheritance or similar means must be recorded in a county's registry of deeds. Specifically, it amends RSA 554:18-a to require that, prior to finalizing their accounts, administrators must notify local selectmen and assessors about individuals gaining ownership of real estate through inheritance or devise. Additionally, the bill stipulates that these notifications must also be recorded at the respective county's registry of deeds before the final account is rendered. The register of deeds is authorized to charge a fee for this service, as outlined in RSA 478:17-g.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is expected to have an indeterminable impact on county revenue due to the recording fees associated with these notices. While the New Hampshire Association of Counties anticipates that this could generate revenue through a $12 fee for the first page of the notice and $4 for each additional page, the overall financial implications remain uncertain as they depend on the volume of probate cases involving real estate inheritance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 554:18-a
HB1156 text: 554:18-a