New Hampshire § 559-5 - Section 559:5 Sale by Consent.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 559-5 — Section 559:5 Sale by Consent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 559-5. Section 559:5 Sale by Consent.
Whenever it shall be necessary to sell real estate for the payment of debts the judge, on application of the administrator, with the assent of the widow or surviving husband, if any, and, if there is no widow or surviving husband, then with the assent of the guardian of the minor children, if any, may grant license for the sale of the whole real estate of the deceased, including the homestead right and any other interest therein, and the reversions thereof.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 559-5
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 559-5 cover?
Section 559-5 ("Section 559:5 Sale by Consent.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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