New Hampshire § 552-4 - Section 552:4 Forfeit for Neglect.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 552-4 — Section 552:4 Forfeit for Neglect., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 552-4. Section 552:4 Forfeit for Neglect.
Any person who shall neglect any duty required by RSA 552:2 and 552:3 shall, unless he gives an excuse satisfactory to the court of probate, forfeit the sum of twenty dollars for each month he shall so neglect after said thirty days, to be recovered by any person having an interest in the will.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 552-4
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 552-4 cover?
Section 552-4 ("Section 552:4 Forfeit for Neglect.") 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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