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Court Bonds 07.24.2019

New Jersey Intestate Succession Laws

If someone dies without a will in the State of New Jersey, that person’s assets will pass according to New Jersey’s intestate succession laws. This generally only affects assets owned alone in the deceased person’s…
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New Jersey Intestate Succession Laws
Court Bonds 07.23.2019

Challenges to a Will: What You Need to Know

Just because someone dies with a last will and testament does not mean that it is the will that will go into effect. Wills can be challenged. But who can challenge them? And why are they…
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Challenges to a Will: What You Need to Know
Court Bonds 07.22.2019

Can my California Civil Case be Appealed?

After a trial court issues a final judgment at the end of the case, you have the option in California to appeal that final judgment. All final judgments in California are able to be appealed, whether decided…
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Can my California Civil Case be Appealed?
License & Permit Bonds 07.22.2019

California Residential Mortgage Lending Act License Bonds

Any company or individual in the State of California who engages in the business of making residential mortgage loans, to include loan processing and underwriting or servicing residential mortgage loans, for California borrowers is required…
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California Residential Mortgage Lending Act License Bonds
Contract Surety 07.22.2019

60% of Construction Being Done in 10 States

The United States is going through a construction boom, with more investment on the way due to looming necessary infrastructure upgrades. But the construction boom wealth is not being shared equally throughout the whole country….
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60% of Construction Being Done in 10 States
Court Bonds 07.17.2019

Trusts Can Benefit Special Needs Children in New Jersey

Most people are aware of trusts as devices that hold assets or funds for the benefit of children of wealthy people. But a trust in New Jersey can benefit a special needs child as well! Once…
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Trusts Can Benefit Special Needs Children in New Jersey
Court Bonds 07.16.2019

The New Jersey Guardianship Filing Process

The New Jersey rules for filing for guardianship are rather complex and extensive. As a result of amendments to the state court rules made effective on September 1, 2016, guardianship petitions must be initiated using specific forms prepared by…
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The New Jersey Guardianship Filing Process
Contract Surety 07.16.2019

Modular Building Speeds Up Construction Process

Some buildings and structures may have many uniform rooms or pieces within them and those, such as hospitals and hotels, may be candidates for modular construction. In modular construction, separately made parts of a building…
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Modular Building Speeds Up Construction Process
Contract Surety 07.15.2019

San Francisco’s First Modular Hotel Opens

San Francisco opened its first modularly built hotel, the Home2 Suites by Hilton. The total construction time for the hotel was 16 months, with construction finished in less than a year after the modular units arrived…
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San Francisco’s First Modular Hotel Opens