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Surety Bonds 01.07.2020

How to Start a New Car Dealership

Per Statista, over four million new cars were sold in the United States in just the first quarter of 2018. With the economy booming, people are looking to capitalize and purchase new vehicles. Hence, launching…
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How to Start a New Car Dealership
Surety Bonds 01.02.2020

Wisconsin Notary Public Surety Bond

A notary public is a person appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Institutions to serve the public as a vital impartial witness, carrying out notarial acts as are permitted or required by…
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Wisconsin Notary Public Surety Bond
Surety Bonds 12.24.2019

The Parties in a Surety Agreement

A surety bond can be required to start a business, take on a public construction project, or fulfill a court requirement. A surety bond is a three-party agreement between the principal, obligee, and surety. If…
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The Parties in a Surety Agreement
Surety Bonds 12.24.2019

Four Things You Need to Plan an Estate

Nearly everyone has important assets they would like to pass down to their loved ones. However, if you do not properly plan your will, your valuable assets could be incorrectly distributed and cost months and…
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Four Things You Need to Plan an Estate
Surety Bonds 12.13.2019

A Complete Guide to the Texas Probate Process

A person’s estate is composed of all items they owned at the time of their death. This includes life insurance policies, cash, real estate, retirement accounts, personal property, stocks and bonds. In the Lone Star…
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A Complete Guide to the Texas Probate Process
Surety Bonds 12.05.2019

3 Reasons Why You Should Not Put off Estate Planning

When you think of “estate planning”, you may imagine yourself in advanced age, sitting with your attorney as you carefully divide up your assets for your loved ones. However, putting off estate planning until your…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Not Put off Estate Planning
Surety Bonds 11.21.2019

What is an Airport Security Bond?

You’re clear! If you’re thinking of moving your business inside a bustling airport, there are numerous protocols you must be aware of. One of these protocols include acquiring an Airport Security Bond, or an Airport…
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What is an Airport Security Bond?
Court Bonds 09.13.2019

Who Starts a Trust

A trust settlor, also known as a grantor, trustor, trust maker, or creator, is the person who creates the trust. When making a trust, they establish which property of theirs they will grant to the…
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Who Starts a Trust
Court Bonds 09.11.2019

Types of Guardianships

Guardians are appointed by courts to aid a person with their financial needs. The most common types of guardians and the ones you’ve probably heard about are guardians of minors. The minor they are aiding…
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Types of Guardianships