Purchasing a probate court bond usually isn’t like shopping for car insurance. Many clients already have a relationship with an insurance agent who offers surety bonds, or the attorney does. But working with an agent with access to multiple bonding companies is important. A probate bond specialist can help you find the right option for…
Professional Guardians and Attorneys who handle many guardianships have a few challenging concerns. One unfortunate side effect of applying for a guardianship bond is a credit bureau inquiry. Each time a new bond is applied for, most bonding companies perform a credit inquiry. Multiple or excessive credit history inquiries will negatively effect your personal credit….
Find a Probate or Estate Planning Attorney Directory The very best place to find an attorney is your local or state BAR ASSOCIATION. Find an attorney who is specifically trained or certified in probate law, estate law, or elder law. For estates or trusts, look for specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate. For guardianship,…
In the past few years, we’ve had more than a few clients contact us because they can’t reach the agent who issued their initial bond. This could be for many reasons. Sometimes the agent retired, moved to a new location, or the insurance carrier could stop offering certain bonds or products. How to find new…
Once probate or guardianship bonds are issued, in most states, only the Court can change the penalty amount. When requesting to increase a guardians bond, be prepared to provide the following information: Court Order indicating the specific amount decrease, increase or total guardianship penalty amount; Current Accounting or Schedule of Assets resulting in the change…
