Category: Bonds

If you’ve been told you need a surety bond and your credit isn’t great, you’re probably running through a few worries at once. Will I get approved? How much more will it cost? Could the […]

Getting told you need a surety bond, with no idea what it will cost, is one of the more disorienting parts of dealing with a probate court, a licensing board, or a construction contract deadline. […]

When someone tells you that you need a surety bond, the first question is almost always the same. How much is this going to cost? The frustrating answer is that it depends. Whether you’re pricing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]