Clear, current guides on estate bonds, probate, and the duties that come with settling an estate. Written for the people doing the work, and for the lawyers who advise them.
A plain-English guide to probate, probate bonds, and settling an estate in the United States. Written for people doing this for the first time.
8 chapters · Reviewed by Dustin SanVido, Estates Program Lead
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A comprehensive guide for wills and estate lawyers: market trends, provincial frameworks, underwriting requirements, and practical insights, current to 2026. Reviewed by Dustin SanVido.
Everything the job actually involves.
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The situations that trigger a bond, US and Canada.
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The legal ways to waive or shrink the requirement.
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How the rules differ by province.
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The umbrella over estate and court bonds.
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A real cross-border file.
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