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Court Bonds 09.12.2023

Don’t Leave a Jigsaw Puzzle Behind: Estate Plan!

  For so many reasons, it’s important for every adult to have plans that address our care needs in the event of an emergency, as well as arrangements for our assets. Parents of minor children…
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Don’t Leave a Jigsaw Puzzle Behind: Estate Plan!
Court Bonds 09.12.2023

Better Than Litigation? Communication!

  When it comes to making arrangements to gift assets to relations, attorneys underscore the importance of clearly communicating intentions. This is true even if relationships have been strained and communicating requires courage: bad feelings…
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Better Than Litigation? Communication!
Contract Surety 09.06.2023

BABA? The Rules!

  Since passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, contractors have awaited clarification on what exactly Build America, By America encompasses. After an extensive public comment period, final guidance has been issued….
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BABA? The Rules!
Contract Surety 09.06.2023

Big News for Kids and Builders: NYC

  A record-breaking $19.4 billion has been allocated for construction projects to improve New York City’s public schools. The money will fuel new construction as well as upgrades. Additionally, some of the funding will be…
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Big News for Kids and Builders: NYC
Court Bonds 09.06.2023

Too Much and Too Little? Medicaid Trusts

  As confidence in the possibility of a real retirement falls, and the number of us living longer lives rises, there’s a real possibility that more of us will need public help in our later…
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Too Much and Too Little? Medicaid Trusts
Court Bonds 09.06.2023

Conservatorship vs Overprotection?

  Conservators can be appointed to make financial decisions and safeguard assets for adults experiencing capacity declines, including changes related to aging and dementia. Professional conservators are a possibility and can be a huge relief…
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Conservatorship vs Overprotection?
Contract Surety 08.30.2023

Miles To Go Bridges

  Despite building projects that moved 560 bridges out of the “in poor condition” category over the past year, states are having a hard time keeping up with bridges in need of attention–and leveraging the…
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Miles To Go Bridges
Contract Surety 08.30.2023

Where’s The Cash?

  Of course every contractor wants to avoid cash shortages–and the time and effort wasted while fumbling through them. Financial experts point to the importance of strong and steady daily processes that keep the cash…
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Where’s The Cash?
Contract Surety 08.22.2023

What a Relief: Digitizing?

  We all know we should stop relying on our beloved spreadsheets and the deceptive ease of firing off emails to share information and manage projects. We know cloud based operations management (aka digitizing) is…
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What a Relief: Digitizing?