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Are they all gone? Yes, no, maybe? While it’s true that dream sites on untouched land are scarce, that doesn’t mean there are no good building sites available. It does make it increasingly worthwhile to invest…
Read Moreabout Good Building Sites?

Creating a will is an important way to organize affairs and prevent loved ones from having excess stress when we die. At the time a will is made, a trusted individual is designated to serve…
Read Moreabout Executing A Will: Duties Explained

As Baby Boomers transfer trillions to younger generations, there are many decisions to be made, not just about what estate planning tools to use (wills or trusts) but about fundamentals, like whether to make an…
Read Moreabout Wealth Transfer: OutRight Or In Trust?

When music legend Prince died unexpectedly in 2016, it took six years for relations and business associates to come to agreement over his assets and affairs. The plans, announced in 2022, would have allowed Prince’s…
Read Moreabout Rainy Days Continue For Prince’s Estate

Ordinarily, probate court matters are routine, and may include admitting wills, greenlighting executors and ensuring creditors and beneficiaries receive the appropriate notifications in a timely manner. Sometimes disputes, such as will contests or claims against…
Read Moreabout Probate Dispute?

Manufacturing construction remains strong. Interestingly, for example, though current demand for electrical vehicles lags, construction of the manufacturing plants needed to produce the batteries is hopping. Analysts say it’s all about taking the long view. …
Read Moreabout Manufacturing Construction: Batteries!

Vacant office buildings became a thing–fast–during the height of COVID-19, and offices never really filled back up, or returned to “normal,” despite the hopes of employers and realtors. Around the country, construction is underway to…
Read Moreabout Office Building Conversions

A brutal truth is that we can never know if or when we could experience a capacity decline that impedes our ability to run our businesses, handle our finances, and make sound decisions. That’s why…
Read Moreabout Planning Ahead: Capacity Decline

While the saying “you can’t take it with you,” is true of our money and possessions, taxes do follow us into death, remaining due until paid off, usually by the personal representative or other fiduciary…
Read Moreabout Death and Taxes: Who Pays What?