Estate planning is one of the most important steps a person can take to protect their loved ones and ensure their assets are handled properly. A well-thought-out plan can help avoid probate, reduce stress for the family, and limit the involvement of the courts. But even with a good plan in place, probate may still…
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Attorneys frequently request specific bond amounts based on what they think is the minimum required amount, but often lack the full knowledge of probate bond minimums and requirements. These arbitrary amounts or statements such as “give us the minimum” or “just give us a 40k bond” can lead to inappropriate bond requests, higher costs, and…
Although it seems the trend lately is to waive a trust and will bond, there’s good reason to consider requiring them. Of course, it will save a few minutes for your personal representative and a few dollars for your estate. But at what cost? There are no guarantees in life or death. Even the best…
