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Surety Bonds 05.31.2022

Understanding The Services Notaries Provide

State governments appoint notaries to act as impartial witnesses to the signing of important documents, essentially guarding against fraud by verifying identity. Though notaries do not provide legal guidance on the contents of documents, they…
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Understanding The Services Notaries Provide
Surety Bonds 05.31.2022

License Bonds Explained

  It’s common for government agencies to require professionals from different fields to obtain a license bond as a requisite toward licensure. Read on for everything you need to know about license bonds, from the…
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License Bonds Explained
Court Bonds 05.24.2022

Aging In Place: Estate Planning

  Amidst the housing affordability crisis across the country, thoughtful planning for what becomes of our homes when we die has the potential to generate a spiral of good for our families—and even our wider…
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Aging In Place: Estate Planning
Court Bonds 05.24.2022

Public Fiduciary Explained

  Many retirees opt to spend their late years in sunny Arizona—even if that means forgoing a local family support network. Recognizing this, Arizona probate courts appoint fiduciaries to serve as personal representatives, or even…
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Public Fiduciary Explained
Contract Surety 05.24.2022

Infrastructure In Real Life?

  Infrastructure has become such a buzzy word that it’s easy to lose sight of how the presence of a strong infrastructure enables our everyday lives. In celebration of “United for Infrastructure,” leadership of the…
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Infrastructure In Real Life?
Contract Surety 05.24.2022

Construction Commitments: California

  From Sacramento comes the news that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has committed $700 million for improvements to transportation infrastructure across the state. Contractors are gearing up their bids as states and localities across…
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Construction Commitments: California
Court Bonds 05.16.2022

Probate Problems?

  You’re not alone. Navigating probate can be challenging. Bonds are often required and the terminology can be baffling. Colonial’s here to help. Our online service makes it easy and speedy for anyone to secure…
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Probate Problems?
Court Bonds 05.16.2022

When Does a Will Become Public Record?

  After a will is created, it can be safely filed almost anywhere: with a lawyer, in a safe deposit box, desk drawer…Options depend on the degree to which privacy and security are a concern….
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When Does a Will Become Public Record?
Contract Surety 05.16.2022

Resuming Construction: Maryland’s Purple Line

  It’s been nearly two years since construction came to a halt over disputes, but building is slated to resume, on the first “suburb to suburb” rail line in the Washington D.C. region. The work…
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Resuming Construction: Maryland’s Purple Line