October 7, 2026
Before the Hearing: New Hampshire’s New Eviction Procedures
Jaran Blessing explains the changes to New Hampshire’s eviction procedures taking effect October 8, 2026, and why preparation before the hearing matters.
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For those of you who have been with the office for some time, Phil's monthly check-ins will be familiar: updates in the law, events around town, and practical observations about the questions that arise in our work.
This archive brings together his posts from over the years and newer articles from the attorneys at Runyon Law Office. Topics include estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate, landlord-tenant matters, and other questions affecting our clients and community.
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October 7, 2026
When the Lease Ends: New Hampshire’s New No-Fault Termination Law
Jaran Blessing discusses how New Hampshire’s new no-fault termination law changes what happens when a qualifying residential lease ends.
July 24, 2026
Revocable Versus Irrevocable Trusts
Phil Runyon discusses when revocable or irrevocable trusts may be appropriate, including probate avoidance, beneficiary planning, creditor protection, Medicaid eligibility, and asset protection trusts.
June 26, 2026
Solstice Greetings (or Thereabouts)
Solstice greetings from Phil Runyon on reviewing estate planning documents, updating wills and trusts, and keeping powers of attorney and health care directives current.
April 1, 2026
A Movie and an Update
Greetings again, everyone! I know you've just heard from me, but I have a few more things to say, including an update on the finCEN real estate reporting rules...
March 22, 2026
Both a Free Movie and an Update
Spring greetings, everyone - It's so good finally to say those words that I'm tempted to leave it at that. Here's an invitation to a free showing of To Kill a Mockingbird, along with updates on new finCEN real estate rules and later-life prenuptial concerns...
February 11, 2026
Scam Prevention and Avoidance
Scam Awareness and Prevention Tips for New Hampshire Families This installment is about scams - not scabs, scars or Spam - and so I appreciate your opening this...
February 10, 2026
Options Worth Considering No Matter What the Season
Medicaid Planning and Long-Term Care Options for New Hampshire Families Greetings again, everyone! This is my final summer offering, so I'm going to give you so...
December 15, 2025
Charity at Home is Important, too!
Holiday greetings again, everyone! Before all your families arrive in a week or so, and your households rival the Griswolds' in "Christmas Vacation" - though, g...
November 26, 2025
A Thanksgiving Appreciation!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! No law this time, but perhaps a topic of conversation at the dinner table tomorrow, to help us avoid any of those topics that migh...
October 24, 2025
Some Year-End RMD Strategies and a Bit More
Crispy Fall greetings, everyone! It's been a while since I've written, so lest you completely forget me and I end up in your spam folder, I want to reconnect an...
June 5, 2024
Common Dilemmas You May Recognize
I won't offend any of you by assuming you're regular readers of the AARP magazine quite yet, but a recent issue raised some of the knottiest planning dilemmas f...
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