Unexpected Challenges?
Every contractor can probably point to at least one job during which even an estimate done with great diligence did not sync with emerging customer expectations. Insights from these experiences pave the way to…
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Building A New Silicon Heartland: Indiana
Sparked by the $52 billion allocated by the CHIPS Act in 2022, spending in manufacturing has continued to be strong. Joining projects underway across the country is construction of a nearly $4 billion microchip…
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Estate Planning and AI?
Can you use AI for estate planning? Sure. Is it a good idea to rely on AI for estate planning? Most likely not. Solid estate planning requires understanding nuances and tailoring tools, like trust…
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Reforming Wills and Trusts?
Yes, courts can make changes to a will or trust. However, typically, they are hesitant to do so, in an effort to maintain the integrity of the intentions reflected in them. Nonetheless, reformation can be…
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What If The Nest Is Never Empty?
During estate planning, the question of what to do with the family home is often the most important decision to be made, as it frequently represents the most valuable asset to be inherited. Given…
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Unmarried Life Partners? Estate Plan!
While keeping affairs organized is important for all adults, life partners who do not marry need to be especially careful. Without an estate plan, asset distribution is subject to state laws of intestacy, which…
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Protecting Water: From East To West
New projects in Washington D.C. and Austin Texas exemplify the important efforts underway around the country to keep our water clean and flowing–but not overflowing. From the East to the West, stormwater and wastewater…
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Resilient Roads?
Although we have a tendency to take roads for granted, the fact is, they need consistent attention—ever more so in the face of climate change. At the recent National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building…
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Everyone Needs An Estate Plan
Estate planning is not only about having bags of money to give away. Practically everyone needs a will to ensure affairs are left as organized as possible for loved ones. A complete estate plan…
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