Nelson A. Raust

Here’s why you’ll enjoy working with him.

Nelson A. Raust is a trusted attorney specializing in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, Elder Law, and Business Succession Planning across New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. He works with high-net-worth individuals, families, retirees, business owners, and professionals, offering clear, practical, and effective strategies for estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration.

Nelson is known for his responsiveness, strong communication, and thoughtful approach, making him the go-to resource for clients seeking practical guidance in tax planning, business succession, and elder law. He excels at simplifying complex legal strategies and tax implications, all while making the process clear, easy to navigate, and enjoyable.

In addition to his legal practice, Nelson has served as a professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in Concord, New Hampshire, where he enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge with the next generation of legal professionals. He’s a frequent speaker in professional organizations, including the New Hampshire Bar Association and the National Business Institute, on topics such as Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, and Probate Matters.

In his former life, Nelson was:

• A Director and Shareholder at respected New Hampshire and Massachusetts law firms

When Nelson isn’t working, he is…

Staying active through hiking, skiing, golfing, and general fitness, while spending quality time with his family, actively volunteering in his community, and perfecting his craft of dad jokes — much to the dismay (and secret amusement) of friends, family, clients, and students.

Press and Publications

Author and Editor, MCLE New England, A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in New Hampshire, published in 2024.

Speaking Engagements

• “Drafting Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts”, New Hampshire Bar Association, Concord, NH, Spring 2025
• “Drafting Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts”, New Hampshire Bar Association, Concord, NH, Spring 2024
• Numerous Seminars on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trust Administration and Elder Law from 2003 to the present