When someone dies, the probate court oversees the process of settling the estate. The person appointed to manage that process will serve as either executor or administrator, depending on whether a valid will exists. In both cases, a bond is usually required before the fiduciary can legally begin acting. While…
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When a civil court enters a judgment, the losing party has a choice: accept the outcome or challenge it. Most people focus on the appeal itself, the legal arguments, the timeline, the odds. What often receives less attention is the financial instrument that makes the appeal possible in the first…
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Maybe you’ve just been named executor of an estate and aren’t sure what comes next. Maybe a loved one’s incapacity has led to guardianship or a conservatorship proceeding, and the court is asking for something called a bond before you can begin. Or perhaps you’re an attorney who needs to…
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A bond delay doesn’t just slow down paperwork. It can freeze an entire estate, stall a court proceeding, trigger bond failures, or leave a fiduciary unable to act while deadlines pass and beneficiaries wait. In litigation, a delayed bond can hold up an injunction order or an appeal that has…
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Losing a civil case doesn’t always mean the fight is over. Parties who disagree with a court ruling have options for challenging that decision, and in most cases, pursuing those options requires a surety bond. Appeal, supersedeas, and certiorari bonds are all court bonds in this space, and the…
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Being named as a fiduciary, whether as an executor, trustee, guardian, or conservator, is an important responsibility. But what happens if you live in one state, and the estate, trust, or protected person you’re managing is in another? This situation is more common than you might think. Families often…
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When a client’s rights to trademarks, patents, copyrights, or trade secrets are being violated, a court-ordered injunction helps to stop the infringement immediately. But before the injunction can take effect, courts often require something crucial: an injunction bond. What Is an Injunction Bond? An injunction bond (also called a…
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Serving as a conservator is a long-term commitment. Whether you’re managing the finances of an elderly parent, an adult with disabilities, or another protected person, your role continues year after year, and so does your responsibility to remain properly bonded. When a court first appoints a conservator, it typically…
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When someone is unable to manage their own finances or personal affairs, the court or a government agency may appoint another person to help. In some cases, that individual might serve both as a representative payee and a guardian or conservator. If you’ve been asked to take on one…
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When a loved one passes away and their estate enters probate, the court may appoint one or more people to handle the estate’s financial and legal affairs. These individuals, known as executors, personal representatives, or trustees, are legally responsible for managing and distributing assets in accordance with the will…
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