Yesterday, Maura Dolan of the LA Times published an article on an important legal appeal decision regarding gun ownership. (see full article here: http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-sunnyvale-gun-ordinance-20150305-story.html) Appeals and the appellate court are very important to the surety industry (though not necessarily in ways that relate to the 2nd amendment) and Surety Bonds, specifically Appeal Bonds in California […]
A trial is over. The case is settled. An estate is closed. What now? What do you do with the surety bond? We at Jurisco are asked all the time: How do you properly discharge (or exonerate) a surety bond once it is no longer necessary, or after all the claims are settled. More specifically, […]
Taking Care of Loved Ones With Guardianship Bonds in California A recent article on Huffington Post by anti-elder abuse advocate Carol Herman outlines the much too common tragedy of when Guardians neglect and abuse their wards (full article found here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carole-herman/conservatorships-beware_b_1785309.html) As the baby boomer generation gets older they are reminded just how much times […]
As one of the most experienced surety bond agencies in the California, we at Jurisco help thousands of clients every year when they are seeking a Personal Representative Bond (aka Executor Bond). Two questions we often receive are, “What is the process for selling real estate under probate?” And, more specifically, “What is the difference […]
Did you know that there is an industry in california where non-lawyers can be paid for providing assistance in legal matters? Its true. These professionals are called Legal Document Assistants (LDA) and, after they obtain a LDA Bond, are free to offer their services across the state. California is a vast and complex place. With […]
Have you ever heard the acronym “NIMBY” before? In case not, it stands for "Not in My Backyard", and is a pejorative term for activist neighbors or communities that staunchly oppose some new development on often spurious grounds. “Want to build a park? Well, not in my backyard. It will attract too many teens and […]
Loyal followers of the Jurisco Surety Blog will know that, to operate certain businesses in the State of California, business owners must acquire a license bond to qualify for a license. An article by Matthew Yglesias on Slate.com brought the onus the various licensing boards put on business owners brought the subject of license bonds […]
Immigration is one of the biggest issues facing California and the nation right now. Turn on the television or open up any newspaper (online in this case) and you will find a story on immigration. A recent article on WashingtonPost.com by William Harless is just one of hundreds of examples. (see full article here). What […]
Two recent trends in California have dramatically altered the landscape of “Landlord/Tenant Relationship”; specifically evictions. The first is the skyrocketing real estate market. The second is the rise of ‘room share’ applications like AirBnB and VRBO. What this means is that there is money to be made and both sides, and owners and renters are […]