Consider a Trust for Beneficiaries with Special Needs
Estate planning is a daunting challenge in families. It is even harder for families of a loved one with a disability. Arranging for a trust, trustee and trustee bond may be useful—and reassuring. Start With…
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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…
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Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics
Understanding Appeal Bonds: Know The Basics If you lose a civil court case, you can try to win by appealing. You will need an appeal bond to guarantee the original judgment. Here is a quick…
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Property Case? Replevin—and a Replevin Bond—Could Help
Across the country, millions of people have moved in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Whether by choice or necessity, moves have been speedy. How can property left behind in haste now be reclaimed? On The…
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Executing A Will: Are You Ready?
If a family member or friend has asked you to execute their estate for them upon their death, chances are that, like most people, you said, “of course” without really thinking about your duties. Understandable….
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What You Need to Know About New York Surrogate’s Court Bonds
Individuals chosen to be fiduciaries, administrators, and executors within the Empire State are typically required to post a surety bond. Surrogate’s courts require fiduciaries to obtain such a bond to safeguard the interests and affairs of the…
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Long Island Courts Begin Phased-in Opening Process
On Tuesday, May 26, courts across Long Island resumed operations for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown. Starting on Wednesday, May 27th, counties like Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, and Westchester enacted a gradual phased-in…
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Some California Courts Begin Reopening
Courts across California are gradually beginning to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in certain areas throughout the state. These restrictions were set in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus and protect the…
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Delaware Courts Launch Phased Reopening
Delaware officials have crafted a phased reopening plan to resume court operations as soon as possible. Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz announced the plan to the public, sliced into four phases. Phase…
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