Appeal Bonds Explained
- April 18, 2022
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
When a person loses a case and wants to challenge the decision in a higher appeals court, the court requires them to get an appeal bond. Also known as a supersedeas bond, an appeal bond […]
What Is a Lost Note/Instrument Bond?
- April 14, 2022
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
If you have lost or misplaced a financial certificate, you may be required to secure a lost instrument bond (also known as a lost note and lose deed bond) before issuing a replacement or being […]
5 Different Types of Court Bonds Explained
- March 21, 2022
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
In Florida, a court bond is any type of surety bond required by an individual when pursuing action through a court of law. Court bonds can be broadly classified into two types: judicial bonds and […]
Lien Release Bonds: Bonding Off a Mechanics Lien
- March 14, 2022
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim made against a property by a contractor or subcontractor who wasn’t paid for the work they performed on it. Unpaid suppliers can make a mechanic’s lien as well. […]
How to Get a Fiduciary Court Bond
- February 14, 2022
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
A Fiduciary is a person or entity that is appointed to take care of the client’s assets. A Fiduciary is expected to act in their clients’ best interests and are bound by a legal and […]
Do Contractor License Bonds Guarantee a Contract?
- January 23, 2022
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
A California contractors license bond is a legally binding contract that protects the Principal’s clients and the general public. It is typically required to obtain a contractor license. A contractor license bond does not guarantee […]
What is a Probate Bond? Do I need one?
- December 13, 2021
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
A Probate bond is a type of court bond that protects the beneficiaries and creditors of an estate in the event the Personal Representative fails to perform their duties or commits fraud. The primary purpose […]
California Contractor License Bonding Tips
- October 13, 2021
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
In California, contractors are required to get a contractor license bond before they can obtain their license. In California, a contractor license bond protects a party that hired the principal against losses that may arise due […]
Avoiding Performance Bond Claims on Disputed Contracts
- September 14, 2021
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
What is a Performance Bond? A performance bond (or contract bond) guarantees satisfactory completion of a project according to the terms outlined in the contract. If a business or an individual hires a bonded contractor […]
What Does It Mean to Be ‘Bonded’?
- August 16, 2021
- Posted By: hmvreeland
- Category: Bonds
You have likely heard the phrase that a business is licensed, bonded, and insured. While most people know what a business license and insurance means, many may not understand the term ‘bonded’. A bonded business […]