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    Default Do I Really Need a Lawyer to Have the Administrator Bond Signed

    My question involves estate proceedings in the state of: New Jersey

    I'm at the end of the process of becoming the estate's administrator. The last remaining piece of the paperwork I need to deliver is the signed Administrator Bond. I got the bond from the probate court already but the bond guys won't sign it unless I bring a letter from a NJ practicing lawyer promising help in closing the estate. I don't need any - this is 5 years into the process and I know exactly what I'm doing (this is a pretty complicated case involving people and the estate located in different countries; so far lawyers proved useless - none speak other languages than English and are completely helpless dealing with unfamiliar territories).
    Bonding guys sent me an example of a letter and suggested enlisting the help of a friend or a relative. Can't think of any. Is there a way of avoiding this? What if I guaranteed the estate with my own money? I probably have enough between my savings and IRA accounts to cover the amount.

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    Default Re: Do I Really Need a Lawyer to Have the Administrator Bond Signed

    If the bonding company you're consulting won't sign the bond unless you have a lawyer, and you don't want to hire a lawyer, try using a different bonding company.

    You can inquire with the court as to whether they would allow you to post a cash bond in lieu of a surety bond.

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