When Do You Need a Surety Bond? Legal, Construction & Estate Scenarios Explained
- February 2, 2026
- Posted By: Paul Fazzio
- Category: Bonds
When you’re involved in legal disputes, construction contracts, or managing a loved one’s estate, one thing becomes immediately clear: there’s a lot at stake financially. But what happens if someone doesn’t follow through? What if […]
Administrator vs. Executor Bonds: What’s the Difference?
- January 19, 2026
- Posted By: Paul Fazzio
- Category: Bonds
Probate. It’s one of those words that feels heavy, right? If you’re in the middle of handling someone’s estate you might’ve run into the term “probate bond.” Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most folks don’t […]
How to Get a Lost Instrument Bond
- January 20, 2023
- Posted By: Paul Fazzio
- 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 […]
What Are Veterans Affairs/Veterans Administration Bonds?
- December 14, 2022
- Posted By: Paul Fazzio
- 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: Paul Fazzio
- 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: Paul Fazzio
- 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: Paul Fazzio
- 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: Paul Fazzio
- 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 Is a Bonded Title and Why Do I Need One?
- August 24, 2022
- Posted By: Paul Fazzio
- Category: Bonds
A bonded title or a Certificate of Title Surety Bond is a document that establishes vehicle ownership. It includes a surety bond in Los Angeles that guarantees the owner’s legitimate ownership of the vehicle. A […]
Lost Note / Trust Deed Bonds Explained
- August 17, 2022
- Posted By: Paul Fazzio
- Category: Bonds
Lost note / trust deed bonds (or lost trust note bond) are a type of Surety bond. If you have paid off the lien on your property, but do not have a reconveyance of the […]


