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 […]