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License & Permit Bonds 07.02.2019

Alabama Notary Public Bonds

County probate judges in Alabama appoint and commission Alabama notaries public. The probate judge reports the name, county of residence, date of commission, date of issuance of commission, and date of expiration of commission for…
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Alabama Notary Public Bonds
License & Permit Bonds 07.02.2019

Pennsylvania Notary Public Bonds

Notaries public in Pennsylvania are appointed for four year terms under the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA). To become a notary in Pennsylvania, you have to be 18 years of age, be a…
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Pennsylvania Notary Public Bonds
Court Bonds 07.02.2019

Conservatorship of an Adult

The court appoints a conservator when a person can no longer make financial or healthcare decisions. A conservator can be responsible for the daily care of a disabled person. For example, administer medication, take the…
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Conservatorship of an Adult
License & Permit Bonds 07.02.2019

How to Become a Mortgage Broker in California

Someone looking to become a mortgage broker or residential mortgage lender in California has to obtain a license. In order to use a California residential mortgage license for mortgage brokering activities, you need to hold…
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How to Become a Mortgage Broker in California
Court Bonds 07.02.2019

VA Beneficiary Rights

In most cases, Veterans Affairs beneficiaries are able to manage their own VA benefits. However, if a beneficiary is incapacitated by minority, injury, disease, or advanced age related reasons, the VA may conclude that that…
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VA Beneficiary Rights
License & Permit Bonds 07.01.2019

How to Become a Mortgage Broker in New York

Anyone looking to become a mortgage broker in New York has to go through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) to receive their mortgage broker license, with the New York State Department of Financial Services…
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How to Become a Mortgage Broker in New York
Court Bonds 07.01.2019

When Does a Conservatorship End?

When someone is deemed to be unable to care for him or herself, another person is able to petition a probate court for control over their affairs. That control is a conservatorship (or guardianship, depending…
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When Does a Conservatorship End?
License & Permit Bonds 07.01.2019

More Insurance Options Needed for Cannabis Industry

As medical and recreational marijuana become legalized in more states, the cannabis industry continues to grow. Americans spent more money on legal marijuana in 2017 than coffee; the industry is expected to grow to $22.1…
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More Insurance Options Needed for Cannabis Industry
Contract Surety 07.01.2019

Construction Industry Becoming More Diverse and Inclusive

More and more women are not only entering, but thriving within, the male dominated construction industry. Women were mostly in support-centered roles within the construction industry and never really had decision making authority, but that…
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Construction Industry Becoming More Diverse and Inclusive