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  Although executors are designated when a Last Will and Testament is created, they do not officially undertake their duties until appointed at the onset of probate proceedings. In some states, including New Jersey, probate…
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  With workers reporting heightened fears about not having enough income to retire, plan sponsors are becoming increasingly active with retirement plan design. Specifically, a new survey by PGIM finds that plan sponsors are educating…
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  So far, 2023 has not been a great ride for plan sponsors: litigation and compliance issues are up—and participant confidence in retirement is down. A first quarter analysis points to a variety of challenges…
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  One of the biggest challenges for builders competing for new work is accurately estimating the scope and cost of a project and bidding accordingly. Pros point out that solid practices for gathering and leveraging…
Read Moreabout Improving Profitability: Field Data!

  Yes, no, maybe. Predictions remain afloat on many scenarios for economic conditions. Interestingly, Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) point to signs of optimism. Read on to understand the…
Read Moreabout Red Light, Green Light, One, Two, Three?

  Because they can be customized based on circumstances and personal preferences, including a desire for privacy, trusts are very handy in estate planning. The legal underpinnings of all trusts are similar, but the variations…
Read Moreabout Secrecy and Practicality Too: Trust Types

  When divorce interrupts life, there’s a lot to be resolved, which can be overwhelming. Nonetheless, attorneys remind us not to overlook estate plans, whether they have been fully detailed or partially formed. Documents, named…
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  As the saying goes, perception is everything, and when it comes to employee satisfaction, there’s a widening gap between employer and employee perceptions of well being: according to new survey data,  83% of employers…
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  As the retirement industry works to digest the massive SECURE 2.0 legislation, more clarity is surfacing about compliance issues and implementation timelines. Not to be lost in the sauce are a variety of optional…
Read Moreabout Optional Provisions: SECURE 2.0