5 Things You Didn’t Know About Estate Planning
When you think of estates and estate planning, you probably think it’s just something that rich people do to pass their assets onto their children. But did you know that there’s a lot more to…
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What Happens if My Parents Die Without a Will?
It’s not uncommon for a family member to pass away without a will. Whether it’s because they don’t want to confront the end of their life approaching or simply don’t think they have enough assets…
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What You Need to Plan an Estate
Nearly everyone has some sort of asset they would like to pass on once they pass away. But if you don’t properly plan your estate, your assets may not pass to who you would prefer,…
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How is an Estate Administrator Chosen?
One main purpose of writing a will is to choose who will serve as the executor of your estate. But what happens if someone dies without a will? The court can appoint an administrator or…
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Closing the Estate & Estate Surety Bonds in New Jersey
Administrators of intestate estates or executors under a will are required, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 3B:10-23, to settle and distribute an estate “as expeditiously and efficiently as is consistent with the best interest of the estate.”…
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Florida Probate Court Personal Representative Bond Requirements
Here’s something you probably didn’t know: when you’re named as a personal representative in a Probate Court case in Florida, the court requires you to purchase an estate bond to protect interested persons in the…
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What Even Lawyers Don’t Know About New York Surrogate’s Court
The Surrogate’s Court in the State of New York hears cases involving the affairs of decedents, the administration of estates, the probate of wills, and adoptions. But did you know that even lawyers don’t know…
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Estate & Probate Bonds: What You Need to Know
Estate bonds, also known as probate bonds, executor bonds, personal representative bonds, fiduciary bonds, and administrator bonds, are a type of court bond required by courts to protect the interests of an estate and its…
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