The Magnitude of License and Permit Bonds During COVID-19

Amidst the current epidemic, trepidation and uncertainty is at an all-time high. Solidifying trust between company and consumer is absolutely critical to support business operations. One of the best ways to nurture customer satisfaction and trust is for a business...

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Open for Business: Surety Bond vs. Liability Insurance?

Starting out in a new business is exhilarating, but it comes with the dual responsibilities of complying with the law and protecting yourself professionally. While juggling compliance and protection, one of the most common points of confusion for new professionals...

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Handwritten Wills?

Serious, sudden illness. Heading into danger, perhaps a military operation. Life threatening natural disaster. Historically, these kinds of grave situations have prompted the spontaneous writing, by hand, of a will. Known as holographic wills, plans for assets that are written...

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Personal Property Memorandum?

During estate planning, intentions for major assets, like money and real estate, are set using a will and or trust, and these documents are legally binding. It’s a wise idea to also create a personal property memorandum which identifies items...

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Grandchildren: Custodial Account?

For many grandparents, the joy of grandchildren inspires a desire to leave “even a little something” behind for them. Indeed, monetary gifts, no matter how modest, can prove to be life changing. One way to pass on assets to grandchildren...

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Supersedeas and Appeal Bonds

Though in some jurisdictions, the terms supersedeas bond and appeal bond are used interchangeably, other jurisdictions distinguish between the terms. Generally, a supersedeas or appeal bond enables the losing party in a civil litigation case to defer payment of the...

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Understanding The Role: Notary Signing Agent

Notaries provide an important public service by checking identification and witnessing signatures on a wide range of documents. Notary signing agents also check identification and witness document signing, but take on the added responsibility of presenting and explaining document packages...

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Notary: Sign, Seal and…?

  Everyone knows notaries sign and stamp documents. That’s it, right? Nope! Notaries are responsible for following state protocols detailing how, when and where to apply a notary stamp. These details are reflected on the notary certificate. Here’s an overview...

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Good Times: Yoga and Pilates

  Interest in yoga and pilates has been steadily growing for years—and in many ways, the pandemic spurred even greater interest in flowing, flexing, stretching and becoming more mindful. Instructors find themselves with waitlists, online followers, and opportunities to expand...

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Sales Tax Bonds Explained

  When you’re in business to sell, chances are good that you are required to report and file the applicable sales taxes with your local and state governments. As a guarantee that you will do so, sales tax bonds are...

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