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 […]
A recent article in the New York Times by Jennifer Medina on California labor issues (found here) prompted a question. Do you know where your state stands in regards to labor laws? Not all states are equal. In fact, nationwide, there is significant variation between labor heavy regulations and those that favor the employer. Laws […]
In California, Professional Guardians play a vital role in the well-being of the state’s elderly and disabled. Let’s face it: In today’s society, Guardians are essential. And with great power comes great responsibility and, also, a greater risk of system abuse. The and that is why there are checks put in place by the California […]