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Court Bonds 12.10.2025

What Is An Administrator Bond?

When an individual dies without an estate plan, the local probate court appoints someone, usually a relative, to settle the deceased’s affairs. This person is referred to as an administrator. Since the duties of the…
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What Is An Administrator Bond?
Court Bonds 12.10.2025

What Do Trustees Do?

With trusts becoming increasingly popular for both care and estate planning, more relations and friends will find themselves being asked to serve as trustees. So what exactly does a trustee do? For one thing, a…
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What Do Trustees Do?
Court Bonds 10.16.2025

Personal Property Memorandum?

During estate planning, intentions for major assets, like money and real estate, are set using a will and or trust, and these documents are legally binding. It’s a wise idea to also create a personal…
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Personal Property Memorandum?
Court Bonds 10.16.2025

The Best Estate Plan: A Will And A Trust

A will is an essential legal tool for detailing how you want your assets to be distributed after death. Importantly, through a will, you also name a guardian for minor children. It’s wise to go…
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The Best Estate Plan: A Will And A Trust
Court Bonds 10.16.2025

Equal Love, Unequal Inheritance?

Though it’s customary to divide assets equally among children, there is no law saying that parents must do so. In fact, parents do not have to leave anything to their children. Still, when making a…
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Equal Love, Unequal Inheritance?
Court Bonds 10.16.2025

Avoid Complications: Joint Accounts?

Estate planning should simplify life for your loved ones, not complicate it. Many people believe that adding an adult child or other heir as a “joint owner” on a bank account is the simplest way…
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Avoid Complications: Joint Accounts?
ERISA 10.15.2025

Retirement Plan Sponsor? 10 Points

Business owners who sponsor retirement plans are putting employees on the path to secure retirement—-clearly this is a great thing to do! Plus, sponsoring a retirement plan can benefit the business, and even draw talented…
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Retirement Plan Sponsor? 10 Points
ERISA 10.15.2025

Insights From Accountants: Sponsoring a 401k?

While often associated with taxes and financial statements, CPAs play a critical role in the health and compliance of the company 401(k) plan. Accountants act as financial watchdogs, auditors, and advisors, ensuring everything from accurate…
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Insights From Accountants: Sponsoring a 401k?
Contract Surety 10.15.2025

Ready For The Sizzle?

Warm weather is lovely for vacations, backyard barbecues and treks to the beach. What hot weather is not great for is construction laborers. Vigilance and adherence to safety protocols is essential for the well-being of…
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Ready For The Sizzle?