Guardianship Bonds Explained

Guardianship bonds are routinely ordered by courts to protect those placed in the care of guardians.  What Is a Guardianship? A guardianship, according to LegalZoom, is: A legal proceeding to determine whether a person is legally incompetent and should have...

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Guardianship and Guardianship Bonds: Important Updates

When a court orders a guardianship for someone deemed unable to safely make their own decisions, a fiduciary bond is generally required. These court-mandated guardianship bonds are critical and must be obtained quickly from a trusted source. Guardianship: The Basics...

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Who Do Guardianship Bonds Protect?

When a guardian is told by the court to purchase a guardianship surety bond, they must obtain the bond in order to serve as a guardian. The guardianship bond is providing protection for the ward. Guardians serve to take care...

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Guardianship Bonds: What You Need to Know

A guardian is appointed to assist with financial needs of a minor, disabled, or elderly person. A guardian may be required to obtain a guardianship bond to protect the interest and affairs of the ward in accordance with the applicable...

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New York Guardianship Fiduciary Bonds

In New York, a guardian may have to purchase a court ordered guardianship fiduciary bond to protect the person who needs a guardian, not the guardian him or herself. This bond ensures that the ward is repaid any money lost...

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Conservator and Guardian: Roles and Bonds Explained

Conservators and guardians are appointed in a courtroom to oversee and protect the affairs of someone who cannot independently make sound decisions or care for themselves. Age, mental illness, cognitive decline, or injury, are among the most common reasons why...

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Understanding Estate Bonds: A Quick Guide

Managing the estate of a deceased loved one can feel like stepping into a complex puzzle, in part due to the legal protocols and terms. Among the many requirements you might encounter, one that often causes confusion is the estate...

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Struggling Elders? Guardianship?

No one knows how long they get to live with a clear mind and the capacity to make independent decisions. Ideally, proactive care and estate planning has designated someone we trust to take over long before necessary. Absent pre-arrangements, if...

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Disputing An Adult Guardianship?

The stakes are high in a guardianship dispute. Because guardianships are established in court, ending or changing a guardianship cannot occur without court intervention. Read on for an overview of the motions which can be made in a guardianship dispute,...

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Administrator Responsibilities & Bonds in NJ

When someone dies without a will in New Jersey, the Surrogate’s Court in the county where the deceased lived typically appoints an administrator to settle their affairs. Once debts are paid, assets are distributed according to the state laws of...

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