Sample: Executor's/Administrator's Accounting (N.H. NHJB-2117-Pe style) for the Estate of Eleanor M. Doe

Everything about this estate is made up except the format. Every figure below is produced by the ledger from ordinary entries (a house sold at a gain, dividends, the funeral bill, two distributions), and it balances to the penny. Yours would look like this, with your numbers.

Estate of Eleanor M. Doe
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE · JUDICIAL BRANCH · CIRCUIT COURT, PROBATE DIVISIONCourt Name: Case Name: Estate of Eleanor M. DoeCase Number (if known):

Executor’s/Administrator’s Accounting (N.H. NHJB-2117-Pe style)

EXECUTOR’S/ADMINISTRATOR’S ACCOUNTING
NOT the court form; modeled on NHJB-2117-Pe (01/01/2023), RSA 554:26-a, Probate Division Rule 108
Probate Division Rule 4 requires the court’s own forms; transfer these figures onto NHJB-2125-Pe and NHJB-2117-Pe.

1. Account Period

What number account is this?
The time period for this account is (beginning date)November 14, 2025
and (ending date)August 31, 2026
Is this a final account? Yes   No

This draft covers the administration to date. When the estate is ready to close it is the final accounting; receipts for the balance are filed within 30 days after the account is allowed (Probate Division Rule 108), unless Summary Administration (RSA 553:33) ends the estate without one.

2. Executor/Admin

NameDaniel R. Doe
Mailing address
E-mail / Telephone  
Name
Mailing address
E-mail / Telephone  

3. Attorney

Attorney name:   Firm name:

Bar ID #:

Mailing address:

4. Account Summary

A. TOTAL RECEIPTS$752,708.18
B. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS$170,601.87
C. BALANCE HELD BY EXECUTOR/ADMINISTRATOR$582,106.31

5. Receipts

This is a public document. Do not list full account numbers or other information prohibited by NH Circuit Court – Electronic Filing Rule 12 on this form or on Schedules required by this form.

Schedule A · Inventory Total of Personal Estate or Balance held at Prior Accounting

Total$321,360.61

For the first Accounting, insert the total value here shown in the Total Value of Personal Estate (Line 5B from the Inventory – NHJB-2125-Pe) and attach a separate sheet listing a summary of the assets and values of each as shown in the Inventory. (Do not include the value of real estate.) For the second and subsequent Accountings, insert the total value here from the most recent prior Accounting shown in the Balance Held by Executor/Administrator (Schedule 9) and attach a separate sheet listing a summary of the remaining assets and values of each, as shown in the most recent prior Accounting. (Do not include the value of real estate.)

Schedule B · Net Gains (or losses) on Sales/Other dispositions

Total$0.00

Attach a separate sheet and list the Inventory value and sale price for any asset sold (other than real estate), and show the difference between the two amounts. Also list the date of the sale. For the final accounting, list as losses any debts owed to the estate which have not been repaid.

Schedule C · Income on all personal property, including dividends, during accounting period

Total$1,357.57

Attach a separate sheet and list all income, including dividends and interest, received during this accounting period. List the source of income, the individual amounts and date each was received.

Schedule D · Cash received from sale of real estate

County   Decedent Book   Page

Total$427,500.00

If real estate was listed on the Inventory, and has been sold during this accounting period, on a separate sheet list the address of the real estate (including the county, book and page), sale price, amounts deducted from sale price, amount received by the estate, and the date of sale (May also attach a copy of the settlement statement).

Schedule E · Cash collected on rents of real estate

Total$0.00

If rent was collected on real estate during this account period, on a separate sheet, list the amount collected and the months for which the rent was collected.

Schedule F · Personal estate not inventoried/Other receipts

Total$2,490.00

On a separate sheet, list any asset that was not listed on the Inventory with an explanation as to why it was not listed. Also list the description and value for each of the assets.

Schedule G · Money advanced or contributed to estate

Total$0.00

On a separate sheet, list the name of the person who gave money to the estate, including the amount and date received. Do NOT include money received as payment towards debts owed to the estate.

TOTAL RECEIPTS (Schedules A – G)$752,708.18

Add the amounts in Schedules A through G for TOTAL.

6. Disbursements

This is a public document. Do not list full account numbers or other information prohibited by NH Circuit Court – Electronic Filing Rule 12 on this form or on Schedules required by this form.

Schedule 1 · Administrative expenses including taxes

Total$10,726.57

Administrative expenses are all expenses incurred in administering the estate, such as filing fees, publication fees, bond premiums, etc. On a separate sheet, list the date paid, each expense and the amount.

Schedule 2 · Attorney and Fiduciary Fees

Total Fees (show breakdown below)$9,400.00
Attorney fees$ ________
Exec / Admin fees$9,400.00
Prior fees allowed to date: Attorney fees$ ________
Prior fees allowed to date: Exec / Admin fees$ ________

Probate rules require fees to be shown in summary form. This summary is sufficient unless the Court requires further detail.

Schedule 3 · Funeral and burial expenses

Total$9,252.00

On a separate sheet, list all funeral and burial expenses, the amount and the date paid.

Schedule 4 · Paid spouse’s allowance out of personal estate

Total$ ________

If a Motion for Spousal Allowance has been filed and granted by the court, on a separate sheet, list the name of the spouse, amount disbursed and the date Motion was granted by the court. If Receipt (NHJB-2139-Pe) was not filed, you must file it at this time. A granted Motion for Spousal Allowance is needed for this schedule, and the ledger has no such category, so it is always blank here.

Schedule 5 · Debts

Total$3,423.30

On a separate sheet, list all debts and/or claims paid during this accounting period that existed prior to death. List the amount paid, the date of payment and to whom the payment was made.

Schedule 6 · Distribution to legatees, not residuary legatees

Total$137,800.00

On a separate sheet, list each person who received specific bequests under the will. List name, amount received or item received and its value. If Receipts (NHJB-2139-Pe) were not filed for each person, you must file them at this time. An interim distribution made under a granted Motion for Distribution belongs on Schedule 7 instead; move it by hand.

Schedule 7 · Interim distributions made with prior court approval

Total$ ________

If a Motion for Distribution was filed and granted by the court during this accounting period, you must list the names that were on the Motion, the amounts distributed, and date the Motion was granted by the court. If Receipts (NHJB-2139-Pe) were not filed for each person, you must file them at this time. A granted Motion for Distribution is needed for this schedule, and the ledger has no such category, so it is always blank here.

Schedule 8 · Other Disbursements

Total$0.00

On a separate sheet, list any other disbursements not listed in Schedules 1 through 7 above. List the amount disbursed, date it was disbursed and the name of the person receiving the disbursement.

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS (Schedules 1 – 8)$170,601.87

Add the amounts in Schedules 1 through 8 for TOTAL.

7. Balance

This is a public document. Do not list full account numbers or other information prohibited by NH Circuit Court – Electronic Filing Rule 12 on this form or on Schedules required by this form.

Schedule 9 · Balance Held by Executor/Administrator

(TOTAL RECEIPTS minus TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS)$582,106.31

Attach a separate sheet listing a summary of all remaining assets and the values of each, using categories shown on the Inventory (NHJB 2125-Pe) (excluding real estate).

If there is No will, and if this is a final account, a Motion for Order of Distribution (NHJB-2131-Pe) must be filed at the same time as this account. The assets must not be distributed until the court issues a distribution order and allows the final account.

8. Is an Information Schedule pursuant to Probate Rule 108(E) attached to this accounting? Yes   No

9. Have all Federal and State Income Tax Returns of the deceased for the period ending with his/her death been filed and the related taxes paid? Yes   No

If no, attach an explanation in Information Schedule.

10. Have all Federal and State Income Tax Returns of the Estate, which are due at the time of filing this account, been filed and the related taxes paid? Yes   No

If no, attach an explanation in Information Schedule.

11. Have there been any changes to the beneficiaries of the estate or have any of the beneficiaries’ addresses changed? Yes   No

If yes, on a separate sheet, list those changes. If any beneficiary has died you may be required at a later time to submit a death certificate.

Verification

Verification: I verify the truth and accuracy of all facts alleged within this document to the best of my belief and further verify that all facts contained in this document are alleged in good faith. By affixing my electronic signature to this document I acknowledge my understanding that any false statements made in this document are punishable as perjury which may include a fine or imprisonment or both.

Daniel R. Doe
Executor/Administrator
Date: ____________

Important Notice

To Beneficially Interested Parties.

This Account may be approved by the probate division unless a written objection, containing the specific factual or legal basis for the objection, is filed within 30 days after the date the Account is filed in the probate division. Failure to file an objection may forfeit your right to a hearing concerning the Account or your objection, and the probate division may then act without a hearing or any further notice to you.

Assent and Waiver of Notice

If all the parties interested in the account want to certify that they have examined the account, find it correct and request that it be allowed without further notice to them, please complete an “Assent” form (NHJB-2121-FPe) and file it with this account.

Schedule B Attachment · Net Gains (or losses) on Sales/Other dispositions

DateDescriptionInventory ValueSale PriceGain or (Loss)
Jan 15, 2026Life insurance policy payable to the estate$50,000.00$50,000.00$0.00
Total, netted (Schedule B)$0.00

For the final accounting, an uncollected debt owed to the estate is listed here as a loss by hand.

Schedule C Attachment · Income on all personal property, including dividends, during accounting period

DateSource or NameAmount
Jan 31, 2026Quarterly dividend$412.55
Mar 31, 2026Savings interest$63.12
Apr 30, 2026Quarterly dividend$398.20
Jun 30, 2026Savings interest$61.80
Jul 31, 2026Quarterly dividend$421.90
Total$1,357.57

Schedule E Attachment · Cash collected on rents of real estate

DateSource or NameMonths Rent CollectedAmount
$ ________
Total$0.00

Schedule G Attachment · Money advanced or contributed to estate

DateSource or NameAmount
$ ________
Total$0.00

Schedule D Attachment · Cash received from sale of real estate

DateReal EstateSale PriceAmounts Deducted From Sale PriceAmount Received by the Estate
Apr 22, 2026214 Maple Street, house and lot$427,500.00$ ________$427,500.00
Total received (Schedule D)$427,500.00

The app has no field for amounts deducted from sale price (closing costs, a mortgage payoff, transfer taxes); that column prints blank for the preparer to complete from the closing or settlement statement.

Schedule F Attachment · Personal estate not inventoried/Other receipts

DescriptionWhy Not InventoriedValue
Personal estate not inventoried: Coin collection found in decedent's safe deposit box$2,150.00
Refund of unused homeowner's insurance premium$340.00
Total$2,490.00

The app has no field recording why an item was not on the Inventory; that column prints blank for the preparer to complete by hand.

Schedule 1 Attachment · Administrative expenses including taxes

DatePaid ToAmount
Dec 5, 2025Utilities$210.00
Dec 9, 2025Filing fee for letters testamentary$128.57
Dec 15, 2025Attorney fee for estate administration$2,400.00
Dec 20, 2025Real property appraisal$450.00
Jan 5, 2026Homeowner's insurance$1,140.00
Jan 5, 2026Utilities$235.00
Jan 15, 2026Filing fee for the inventory$95.00
Jan 20, 2026Lawn care and snow removal$620.00
Feb 1, 2026Property tax$3,860.00
Feb 5, 2026Utilities$248.00
Mar 5, 2026Utilities$260.00
Apr 15, 2026Federal fiduciary income tax (Form 1041)$1,080.00
Total$10,726.57

Schedule 3 Attachment · Funeral and burial expenses

DatePaid ToAmount
Nov 22, 2025Riverside Funeral Home$8,940.00
Nov 23, 2025Obituary notice$312.00
Total$9,252.00

Schedule 5 Attachment · Debts

DatePaid ToAmount
Dec 1, 2025Final medical bill$1,208.40
Jan 10, 2026Credit card payoff$2,214.90
Total$3,423.30

Schedule 8 Attachment · Other Disbursements

DatePaid ToAmount
$ ________
Total$0.00

Schedule 6 Attachment · Distribution to legatees, not residuary legatees

Michael Doe

NameAmount Received or Item Received and Its ValueAmount
Michael Doe2021 Subaru Outback distributed in kind$17,800.00
Michael DoeCash distribution$60,000.00
Subtotal, Michael Doe$77,800.00

Sarah Doe

NameAmount Received or Item Received and Its ValueAmount
Sarah DoeCash distribution$60,000.00
Subtotal, Sarah Doe$60,000.00
Total (Schedule 6)$137,800.00

A Receipt (NHJB-2139-Pe) is filed per recipient.

Schedule 9 Attachment · Balance Held by Executor/Administrator

Remaining assets at the close of the accounting period, using the categories shown on the Inventory (NHJB-2125-Pe), excluding real estate.

A. Cash On Hand

DescriptionValue
Cash and estate bank accounts (per ledger)$387,135.87
Subtotal, line A$387,135.87

B. Household Furnishings and Effects

DescriptionValue
Household furnishings and personal effects$6,500.00
Coin collection found in decedent's safe deposit box$2,150.00
Subtotal, line B$8,650.00

D. Stocks and Bonds

DescriptionValue
Brokerage account, Vanguard$186,320.44
Subtotal, line D$186,320.44
Total on hand (equals Schedule 9)$582,106.31
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