Category: English
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Make-A-Will Month: The Estate Plan Isn’t Finished When the Documents Are Drafted
August is National Make-A-Will Month, a good reminder that estate planning is about more than encouraging people to create a will. For estate planning attorneys, it is also an opportunity to think about what happens after the documents are prepared. Because the work does not really end when the client says, “Everything looks good.” There…
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August Is National Make-A-Will Month: If You Haven’t Started, You’re Not Alone
If you haven’t created an estate plan yet, you’re in good company, but it’s a statistic worth changing. Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans don’t have an estate plan in place. That means millions of families could be left making difficult decisions without clear guidance when a loved one becomes incapacitated or passes away. August…
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August Is Make-A-Will Month: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Some appointments stay with you long after the notarization is over. A while ago, I received an urgent call from a family whose loved one was seriously ill. They needed a Power of Attorney notarized immediately. You could hear the worry in their voices. They understood how important the document was, and they were hoping…
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Local Notary Georgina Parra Pliego Earns Prestigious Professional Credential from the American Guild of Notaries Public
OXNARD, Calif. — Georgina Parra Pliego, a California Notary Public and Apostille Facilitator serving Ventura County, has earned The Professional credential from the American Guild of Notaries Public, a distinction that represents the highest standard of notarial practice. The Professional credential is considered the level most relevant to the public, employers, and commissioning authorities. It…
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Spain’s Job-Seeker Visa: “do I need an apostille?”
Spain is taking a major step toward attracting international talent with the introduction of its 2026 one-year job-seeker visa. The program will allow non-EU citizens to legally live in Spain while searching for employment or beginning a new career path. The initiative reflects Spain’s broader effort to attract skilled professionals, encourage innovation, and support economic…
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Why is Buenaventura Signings “Oxnard’s Favorite Notary”?
Upon asking to Google’s Gemini this question, we come with the following response: Buenaventura Signings has earned its reputation as Oxnard’s favorite notary by combining highly specialized legal expertise with maximum customer convenience. Founded by Georgina, a professional with a background in Paralegal Studies, International Relations, and International Law, the service brings an exceptional level of precision and…
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What the NNA Conference 2026 Reinforced for Me as a Notary Professional
Attending the National Notary Association Conference 2026 in Orlando a couple weeks ago was more than a professional conference for me. It was a reminder of why I care so deeply about this work and the responsibility that comes with serving clients during important moments in their lives. Indeed, one of the biggest highlights was…
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Oxnard’s Favorite Notary:
Notary Services You Can Count On When people need a notary public in Oxnard, CA, they are often dealing with important moments. Estate planning documents, power of attorney forms, affidavits, real estate paperwork, apostille requests, and travel consent forms are not everyday errands. These documents matter, and they deserve careful attention. That is why more…
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Traveling Internationally With One Parent? A Notarized Travel Consent Might Help Avoid Delays
Travel permit notarized for minor traveling with one parent.
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Best notaries list all 50 states
High Performance Notary Leaderboard (30-day) 1) Victor Diaz 2) Cynthia Mealy 3) Georgina Parra Pliego 4) Twana Watson 5) Kimberly Logan 6) Michelle Cline 7) Kaja Donikowski 8) Jon Braddock 9) Jeff Haskell 10) Christopher Car…