The American Probate Reports, Vol. 2: Containing Recent Cases of General Value Decided in the Courts of the Several States on Points of Probate Law; With Notes and References (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Whitehead Ladd Jr.

9780260191663: The American Probate Reports, Vol. 2: Containing Recent Cases of General Value Decided in the Courts of the Several States on Points of Probate Law; With Notes and References (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260191663 ISBN 13: 9780260191663

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the ins and outs of fiduciary duty and estate management with clarity you can apply today.

This collection presents authoritative notes and commentary on probate law, focusing on how executors and administrators should handle investments, security, and the administration of estates. It translates complex rules into practical guidance for real-world cases.

The book compiles recent cases and references that illuminate how courts view investment discretion, loan security, and the duties of fiduciaries. It helps readers understand when instructions in wills or statutes enlarge or limit an administrator’s power, and what safeguards exist to protect the estate and its heirs.

How courts interpret will directions about investments, including what language enlarges or fails to enlarge discretion.
Rules on mortgages, loans, and securing estate funds with real or personal property.
Summary of statutes from several states that regulate investments by executors and administrators.
Practical guidance on probate procedure and the authority of the surrogate and courts.

Ideal for readers of estate planning, probate practice, or anyone needing a clear reference on fiduciary duties in probate matters.

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