How to Benefit from New Hampshire’s Trust Laws

In this webcast from Trusts & Estates journal, experts from Fiduciary Trust of New England and McDonald & Kanyuk discuss the key provisions of the Granite State’s trust laws, the potential impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill, and provide client examples.
Mike Costa, Eric Cunnane, Megan Knox

This is a replay of a webcast presented by Trusts & Estates and WealthManagement.com, and sponsored by Fiduciary Trust of New England.

New Hampshire offers some of the most favorable trust laws in the country—providing meaningful benefits to individuals and families nationwide. In addition, the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill introduces important changes with potential implications for trusts and estate planning.

For financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and other professionals, understanding these opportunities is essential both to better serve clients and to grow your practice.

In this webcast, experts from Fiduciary Trust of New England—New Hampshire’s premier personal trust company—and a leading New Hampshire private practice attorney will explore:

  • The key advantages of NH trust laws, including tax savings, asset protection, perpetual trusts, quiet trusts, sustainable investing, and trust modification
  • How directed trusts can strengthen relationships with clients and create practice growth opportunities for financial advisors
  • The impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on trusts and estate planning strategies
  • Examples of how NH trust laws can deliver significant benefits to families

To learn more about Fiduciary Trust of New England and NH’s trust laws, please click here.

The panelists for this webcast are:

You may find here a link to the presentation slides.

Originally published: November 3, 2025

Authors

  • Michael N. Costa, CFAPresident, Fiduciary Trust of New England
    Mike is the President and CEO of our New Hampshire affiliate, Fiduciary Trust of New England, where he also serves as a director of the Company and member of the Trust and Investme...
  • Eric R. Cunnane, JDVice President & Trust Counsel, Fiduciary Trust of New England
    Eric advises Fiduciary Trust of New England on all legal matters related to fiduciary laws and trust administration. He will also work closely with Fiduciary’s client teams, prov...

The opinions expressed in this publication are as of the date issued and subject to change at any time. Nothing contained herein is intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice and clients should discuss any proposed arrangement or transaction with their legal or tax advisors.

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