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Fact of life: families change—and so do the needs of the individuals in them. Accordingly, financial plans, accounts, documents, named beneficiaries and appointed fiduciaries must be reviewed and adjusted periodically in order to keep up…
Read Moreabout Complex Family? Estate Plan!

Born between 1997 and 2012, members of Gen Z are the first generation to have grown up with smart phones and social media embedded in their lives. They are generally thought to be financially savvy,…
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Ignited by the pandemic, interest in the “onshoring” of manufacturing, has resulted in the current construction boom. Suddenly, it seems, top notch, modern facilities cannot be built fast enough. Indeed, analysts report that manufacturing is…
Read Moreabout Onshoring: Building for Manufacturing

It goes without saying that safety is an ongoing priority for everyone in construction, but given the federal dollars flowing into infrastructure work across the country, OSHA is stepping up attention to safety—and directing contractors…
Read Moreabout Safety First: New Resources

While it is important for everyone to have a plan for aging, those embarking on the journey alone—sojourners—arguably need to be the most proactive about putting plans in place. Perhaps the most challenging aspect of…
Read Moreabout Aging Solo? Appoint A Fiduciary

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 proceedings…
Read Moreabout Appointed In Surrogate Court: Executors

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 field…
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 trends—and…
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 on…
Read Moreabout Secrecy and Practicality Too: Trust Types