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Death of ward does not cancel guardianship bond

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We regularly get requests from bond principal’s and attorneys to ‘cancel out’ a probate bond.  Sometimes they’ll even just write ‘cancel’ on the bill.  Believe it or not, we’ve even had a few ignore our advices, and Read more

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Top 3 Secrets to Save on Probate Court Bonds

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 Read more

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What do I need to increase my guardianship bond penalty?

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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:

  1. Court Order indicating the specific amount decrease, Read more
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