Bonding of an Executor or Administrator for Probate in California

  • February 10, 2023
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Probate Bond

If a California court appoints you to manage the estate of a physically or mentally incapacitated person, it may require you to purchase a probate bond. The bond acts as a guarantee that you will […]

How to Get a Lost Instrument Bond

  • January 20, 2023
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

If you have lost or misplaced an important financial document such as a promissory note or corporate stock certificate, your bank / brokerage / transfer agent may require you to obtain a lost instrument bond […]

Use Surety Bonds to Protect Your Investments

  • January 12, 2023
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Surety Bonds

For the majority of California residents, a Surety bond can be used to guarantee compliance, payment, or performance of an act or service. It is a legally binding contract between three parties: The Principal: The […]

What Are Veterans Affairs/Veterans Administration Bonds?

  • December 14, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

What is a Fiduciary? If a veteran becomes physically or mentally incapacitated and can’t manage their financial affairs, the VA appoints a fiduciary to make important decisions on their behalf. A veteran’s friend or family […]

Bonds to Release a Mechanic’s Lien

  • December 8, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

If an individual fails to compensate their contractor or supplier for services rendered, the professional can place a lien or mechanic’s lien on the customer’s property. If a mechanic’s lien is placed on your property, […]

Understanding the Surety Bond Claims Process

  • November 16, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

A surety bond in California is a contract between three parties – the principal, the obligee, and the surety. The principal is the contractor, the obligee is the project owner, and the surety is the […]

Understanding Probate Bonds

  • November 10, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

If you are appointed Executor or Administrator of an estate, the court may want you to obtain a probate bond, sometimes referred to as fiduciary bond. A California probate bond is a type of Surety […]

What is a Lost note bond / Deed of Trust bond / Lost Deed of Trust Bond?

  • October 19, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Bonds

A lost note deed of trust bond is a type of Surety bond. It is required when: A debtor requests for a deed of trust to be released after the debt has been paid in […]

What Are California Appeal Bonds?

  • October 12, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Appeal Bond

If you were a party to a civil suit and want to challenge the lower court’s judgment in a higher court, you may be required to obtain a California court appeal bond to stay enforcement […]

A Surety and A Guarantee: Are They the Same Thing?

  • September 26, 2022
  • Posted By: hmvreeland
  • Category: Surety Bonds

Learn the important differences between a Surety and a guarantee to make sure you’re informed. This way you can have peace of mind that you’re making the correct decision for which is most applicable to […]