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Court Bonds 04.10.2019

New York Guardianship Fiduciary Bonds

In New York, a guardian may have to purchase a court ordered guardianship fiduciary bond to protect the person who needs a guardian, not the guardian him or herself. This bond ensures that the ward…
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New York Guardianship Fiduciary Bonds
Court Bonds 03.08.2019

Conservatorship vs. Guardianship

Both conservators and guardians are appointed to assist with the financial needs of a minor, disabled, or elderly person. Both have court ordered authority to make decisions for someone who is a minor, elderly, incapacitated,…
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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship
Court Bonds 02.20.2019

The Duties of a Court Appointed Guardian

The purpose of appointing a guardian to an incapacitated or disabled person is to allow the guardian to make decisions for the incapacitated or disabled person that they cannot make themselves. Both financial and non-financial…
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The Duties of a Court Appointed Guardian
Court Bonds 02.20.2019

When Does a Family Member Need a Conservator or Guardian?

A guardian is appointed to take care of most non-monetary (and often times monetary) decisions for someone who is not able to do this themselves, while conservators are appointed to handle only the actual monetary…
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When Does a Family Member Need a Conservator or Guardian?
Court Bonds 02.19.2019

The Duties of Conservators and Guardians

Guardians and conservators are appointed to the incapacitated, the elderly, the disabled or minors to care for the affairs and needs of these wars. But what are the specific duties of a guardian and a…
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The Duties of Conservators and Guardians
Court Bonds 02.19.2019

How a Court Appointed Guardianship is Established

Some people may be too young, mentally unfit, or physically unwell to be able to make financial or legal decisions. They may not be able to fully understand the ramifications of their decisions and what…
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How a Court Appointed Guardianship is Established
Court Bonds 10.22.2018

Guardianship Bonds: What You Need to Know

A guardian is appointed to assist with financial needs of a minor, disabled, or elderly person. A guardian may be required to obtain a guardianship bond to protect the interest and affairs of the ward…
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Guardianship Bonds: What You Need to Know