Do I Need a Trust in New Hampshire? A Complete Guide for NH Homeowners
If you own real estate in New Hampshire, you almost certainly need a living trust — but most NH residents don't know why. Here's the full picture.
Read Article →Attorney Len Foy brings 25+ years of New England real estate and estate planning expertise — licensed in NH, MA, ME, CT, VT & CA, and admitted before the United States Tax Court. From residential closings to complex multi-state estate plans, we deliver clarity, confidence, and results.
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Our team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and title examiners handles every aspect of your real estate, estate planning, or business legal needs — from start to finish, across multiple states.
25,000+ closings. Licensed in every New England state. Residential, commercial & refinancing.
Protect your family, your assets, and your legacy with a comprehensive estate plan tailored to NH & MA law.
From LLC formation to federal Tax Court representation — counsel that grows with your business across New England.
Over 55% of NH & MA adults don't have an updated estate plan. Every year, families lose hundreds of thousands of dollars to unnecessary probate, estate taxes, and family disputes that a simple living trust would have prevented. Attorney Foy has been protecting New England families for 25 years.
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Property held in your name alone goes through expensive probate at death
Without a will or trust, the court decides who raises them and who inherits
No succession plan means forced liquidation — often at pennies on the dollar
Tax law changes (TCJA 2026) may have made your existing plan less effective
NH intestacy law — not your wishes — controls who gets everything
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Whether you're closing on a home, protecting your family's future, or forming a business — here's why New England clients choose Foy Law Office, PLLC.
No two real estate transactions are alike. With over 25,000 closings, our team has seen — and solved — every title problem, lender issue, and last-minute complication imaginable.
Whether your transaction spans NH and MA or involves a property in VT or CT, Attorney Foy is licensed to handle it — no referrals, no delays, no coordinating between firms.
"Our office brings buyers, sellers and lenders together in a way that is meticulous, organized and always professional." — Len Foy. Our clients close on time, every time.
Licensed real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, and settlement companies across New England rely on Foy Law and Sunset Settlement Company for efficient, professional service.
Most closing attorneys are licensed in one state. Attorney Len Foy is licensed in six. This allows us to handle your transaction wherever your property is — and to protect you when a deal involves multiple states.
We understand the specific probate rules, Medicaid lookback periods, homestead protections, and trust laws of both New Hampshire and Massachusetts — and how to use them to protect you.
Did you recently close on a home with us? Every homeowner should have a living trust. We make it easy to move from your closing directly into a complete estate plan — with the same trusted team.
NH and MA Medicaid has a 5-year lookback period for asset transfers. Crisis planning requires immediate action. Attorney Foy has helped hundreds of families protect their assets even after a sudden health crisis.
Own property in multiple states? Have family members across New England? A single multi-state estate plan from Foy Law eliminates the need for probate proceedings in multiple states.
Our Methuen, MA office serves the Spanish-speaking families of the Merrimack Valley. Estate planning in your language — protecting your family, your assets, and your legacy.
Fewer than 5% of general practice attorneys are admitted to the US Tax Court. Attorney Foy brings this federal tribunal capability to business clients facing IRS disputes, estate tax controversies, and federal tax appeals.
Form your LLC or corporation in the most advantageous jurisdiction — NH, MA, CT, VT, or ME — with an attorney licensed in all of them. One firm, one relationship, multiple states.
Real estate investors need both entity structuring and closing attorneys. Foy Law handles your LLC formation and your investment property closings — with the multi-state licensing to do it right.
How does your business transfer when you retire, become incapacitated, or pass away? A business succession plan — integrated with your estate plan — ensures continuity and protects the value you've built.
From your first LLC filing to your eventual business sale or transfer — and every real estate, tax, and succession question in between — Foy Law Office provides the full legal spectrum most New England businesses need under one roof.
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The staff at Foy Law Office leads by example when it comes to closing loans! As a Real Estate Broker for 16 years, Foy Law is the most efficient operation I have ever worked with. There is no comparison — you are in good hands with Foy Law!
Len and Julia Foy are a pleasure to work with. They made the closing transaction for my customer go as smooth as possible. Very professional, very responsive — I would recommend this law office for sure.
Foy Law Office did an excellent job closing on our new home! We were able to ask questions throughout the process and the office made us feel like we were part of the family. The meeting for closing was so short — we were in & out. Truly a great experience!
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Attorney Len Foy began his legal career as a trial attorney in the early 1990s at Diepenbrock, Wulff, Plant & Hannegan — then one of the most prestigious firms in Sacramento, California. While practicing in California, Len worked on numerous high-profile cases and represented clients in notable real estate and commercial transactions.
In 2006, Len opened Foy Law Office, PLLC in Nashua, NH. In 2008, he opened Sunset Settlement Company, LLC. Today, Foy Law handles over 1,000 real estate transactions annually and provides comprehensive estate planning and business formation services across New England.
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402 Amherst Street, Suite 100
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 598-4020 | (800) 573-1640
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Evenings & weekends by appointment
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380 Merrimack Street, Unit 2-E
Methuen, MA 01844
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Evenings & weekends by appointment
English & Spanish
Serving: Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, Haverhill, Lowell, Dracut, Tewksbury & all of Merrimack Valley
🗺️ Get DirectionsFoy Law Office serves all of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with offices in Nashua, NH and Methuen, MA. Attorney Len Foy is licensed in NH, MA, ME, CT, VT, and CA — and admitted before the US Tax Court — allowing us to handle multi-state real estate transactions, complex multi-state estate plans, and federal tax matters across all of New England.
Real estate closing attorney fees in NH and MA typically range from $800–$2,500 for residential transactions, depending on the property value, transaction type (purchase vs. refinance), and complexity. Commercial transactions vary more widely. Use our free Rate Calculator above for a personalized estimate that includes title insurance, recording fees, and all other closing costs — or call us at (603) 598-4030 for a quick quote.
Yes. In New Hampshire, real property held solely in your name passes through probate at death — a court-supervised process that is costly, public, and time-consuming. A Revocable Living Trust keeps your property out of probate, takes effect immediately if you become incapacitated, remains private, and can protect assets in multiple states. Every NH homeowner should have at minimum a will, a healthcare proxy, and a durable power of attorney — and most homeowners with significant assets benefit from a living trust.
A Will in New Hampshire goes through the Probate Court process, becomes a public record, and only takes effect at death. A Revocable Living Trust avoids probate entirely, remains completely private, takes effect immediately if you become incapacitated, and can seamlessly transfer assets in multiple states without separate probate proceedings. For NH homeowners who own real estate, a Living Trust is typically the more effective and efficient planning tool. Attorney Foy can help you determine which — or what combination — is right for your family.
Yes — and this is one of our most significant differentiators. Attorney Len Foy is licensed in NH, MA, ME, CT, VT, and CA, making Foy Law uniquely capable of handling transactions that cross state lines. This includes 1031 exchanges involving multiple states, buyers relocating from out of state, sellers who own investment properties in multiple New England states, and commercial transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Yes — Hablamos Español. Our Methuen, MA office serves the Spanish-speaking community of the Merrimack Valley, including Lawrence, North Andover, Andover, Lowell, Haverhill, and surrounding communities. Estate planning, real estate closings, and title insurance services are all available in Spanish at our Methuen location.
Plain-English answers to the legal questions New Hampshire and Massachusetts families actually ask.
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