When navigating the complex terrain of estate management, guardianships, and other fiduciary responsibilities, securing a reliable probate bond is paramount. Jurisco, a leading surety bond provider, stands as a pillar of support and expertise in this nuanced field. This article delves into the essential role of probate bonds, highlighting the specific types of probate and […]
What is a fiduciary bond is a question that gets asked a lot. As in determining other surety bond definitions it helps to consider the action. ‘What is a fiduciary bond?’ can be answered by reviewing the act of the fiduciary itself. A fiduciary bond is required by every state when a person handles another […]
Even the inevitability of death cannot prepare people for what happens when an individual dies. This is why the state of North Carolina requires a Personal Representative to be appointed to handle the final expenses and distribution of assets of a person who has died. A Personal Representative, often referred to as an Administrator or […]
A common type of surety bond in Massachusetts is a personal representative bond. One of the required surety bonds by the state, a personal representative bond (also known as an administrator or executor bond) is required for anyone overseeing the handling of another estate. What Is A Personal Representative? When a person dies in the […]
It is always sad news when there is strife among beneficiaries after a loved one has passed. It is especially difficult when the strife plays out in public. After the tragic death of famed Actor/Comedian Robin Williams, his heirs are engaging in just such a public battle; as an article in the New York Times […]
As one of the most experienced surety bond agencies in the California, we at Jurisco help thousands of clients every year when they are seeking a Personal Representative Bond (aka Executor Bond). Two questions we often receive are, “What is the process for selling real estate under probate?” And, more specifically, “What is the difference […]
Who needs estate planning in Colorado? This questions was posed by Wayne Farlow in ColoradoBiz.com (see full article here: http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/who-needs-estate-planning). The answer is pretty straight forward: Anyone who is going to die. Not to be morbid, but that is the simple truth. No matter the size of your estate, a little planning can save your […]
This spring the Colorado legislature made a few substantive changes to the civil code in Colorado. This could lead to a change in your practice. The surety bond experts at Jurisco know this and will track the changes to keep you up to date. Colorado Senate Bill 13-077 will affect the way conservatorships and estates […]
Administrator Bond in Illinois are written to protect beneficiaries and creditors of an estate . The fiduciary is mandated by the State and local ordinances often add on to those requirements laid out there-in. Making an administrator bond necessary for personal representatives affects all types of estates whether they are in the big city of […]