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Administrator Bonds

At this critical time, many families will be affected in many ways by the COVID-19 outbreak across the country. One of those ways will be the loss of a loved one and the requirement for estate administration via the court system. This usually requires an Administration surety bond ordered by the court.

As Investopedia writes, “An administration bond is a bond that is posted on behalf of the administrator of an estate to provide assurance that they will conduct their duties according to the provisions of the will and/or the legal requirements of the jurisdiction.”

But it is much more than that. Facing the loss of a loved one can be difficult. Receiving and accepting the job of an Administrator implies a high level of responsibility to be taken on and can add to the stress and difficulty of dealing with that loss.

We are committed to helping ease that strain by making the bonding process easier to understand, navigate and achieve.

Your bond can be processed in as little as a day (sometimes faster, depending upon the complexity of your situation) and does not require trips to an office location. It can be done securely online with BFBond.com

We can assist you with all types of probate bonds: Administrator, Executor, Conservator, Guardian, and Trustee Bonds. Click below to apply today.

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What is the difference between the Administrator of an Estate and an Executor of an Estate?

(And why they both should be bonded)

A short answer is that an Executor (Executrix if a female) is the person whom is named in the Will to take charge of the estate.  The Executor is responsible for wrapping up the deceased person’s affairs and distributing the assets to, or for the benefit of, the persons named in the will (beneficiaries).

An Administrator is the person in charge of the estate when my someone dies without a Last Will and Testament.

Both the Administrator and Executor are subject to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court. Both have similar duties. Selling properties, paying taxes, gathering and dispersing assets.

Administrators and Executors are fiduciaries. A fiduciary is a person who has been given the highest degree of trust and responsibility that can be imposed by law.   Both must answer to and be accountable to the probate court. They must act in a fiduciary capacity with the settlement of the estate in the best interest of the estate. Their role as liquidators should have the best interest of the estate in mind when dealing with any person, property, interest, trust, or savings.

The most significant difference between an Executor and an Administrator is that an Administrator’s authority is limited to what the law provides in the statutes. The Executor has all the same legal authority PLUS additional powers that may be granted in the Last Will and Testament.

The Last Will and Testament can give the Executor the power to sell real estate at private or public sales without having to go through the courts, this saves time and money.

In the end, trust is key. Money and power without checks and balances can influence a person’s judgments.  This is why a BOND is so important.  A bond holds accountable the person and gives the heirs confidence this Executor or Administrator will be honest and proper when dealing with the estates money and business.

To learn more visit us at www.bfbond.com and live chat with a knowledgeable Bond professional or call us at 800.921.1008 to speak with someone regarding you particular situation or apply here.

 

 

 

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The case of Prince, and when is an executor bond required?

princePrince Rogers Nelson, the legendary American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer died unexpectedly on April 21st 2016. He was married twice and has no known surviving children. Prince’s sister and only full sibling Tyka Nelson filed court documents in Carver County, to open a probate case, stating that no will had been found. Prince’s five half-siblings also have a claim to his estate. As of three weeks after his death, 700 people claimed to be half-siblings or descendants!

As for Prince, it’s hard understand, why he never created a will or a full estate plan, especially given his wealth and complicated asset structures. On April 26, 2016, Bremer Trust was given temporary control of his estate without bond; this is very unusual considering the importance of having a probate bond. probate bonds, keeps everyone honest. It is designed to protect the deceased’s assets from being misappropriated or stolen by the executor. Theft is not limited to just writing checks to erroneous people, but selling property at deep discounts to friends or shady business partners or making sweetheart business arrangements with possible payoffs or kickbacks. All monies in the estate are to be used to settle the estate, pay taxes and anything left over goes to the rightful heirs, if the executor has done wrong, the bonding company will make the estate whole and then prosecute the executor.

The court can fine or remove an administrator (or executor) for failure to perform the duties faithfully. The administrator (or executor) in most cases must post a bond (paid from the decedent’s estate) to cover potential losses that the estate might suffer through error or mishandling of property during the administration process. Why the court did not require the probate bond, is a question for further investigation.
We provide different types of Surety bonds, Probate Bonds, License bonds, Fidelity bonds, Guardian Bonds , Fiduciary Bonds, and are licensed with Treasury listed companies in all 50 states. Visit us to learn more or call 1-800-921-1008 to speak with a customer service professional.prince_memorial__first_ave_2016

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Court and Fiduciary Bonds

In today ‘s complex society, more and more people are engaging in litigation, which creates an increased need for the various bonds required in many cases.
BFBOND.com assures prompt service, not only in providing these judicial bonds locally, but also for those which a lawyer or one of his clients may be re­quired to file in some other part of the country. We make our bonds and ser­vices available in all parts of the nation either directly working with the clients or through thousands of independent in­surance agents and brokers. And, to assure these representatives and their clients effective action when coverages are needed or losses sustained, Bernard Fleischer & Sons, Inc  maintains  an expertly-staffed sales, underwriting and claim office.
Since 1949, Bernard Fleischer & Sons, BFBOND.com  has been one of America’s pioneer bonding companies. We work with company ‘s ap­proved as surety on bonds required by the Federal government. Bernard Fleischer & Sons, BFBOND.com  consistently occupies a front-rank position in the surety field.
Our commitment to sound under­ writing principles enables us to pro­vide a stable source of expert bonding service. At Bernard Fleischer & Sons, Inc, we believe that the proper handling of many forms of surety bonds requires technical knowledge that can be acquired only by a concentrated study of the subject combined with years of practical experience in the application of such knowledge.
Attorneys have come to depend on Bernard Fleischer & Sons, Inc experience and unparalleled service in meeting the special bonding requirements of the legal profession, such as:
• Administrator’s/Executor’ sf Personal Representative’s Bonds
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• Testamentary Trustees Bonds
• Receivers Bonds
• Trustee in Liquidation Bonds
• Trustee in Reorganization Bonds
• Attachment/Garnishment Bonds
• Replevin Bonds
• Injunction Bonds
• Indemnity to Sheriff
• Counter-Replevin Bonds
• Appeal, Supersedeas, Stay of Execu­tion Bonds
• Release Attachment/Discharge Garnishment Bonds
• Dissolve Injunction Bonds
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