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  When your company is structured as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), its a good idea for the operating agreement to detail what happens with each member’s ownership upon death. Keep in mind that being…
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  Please outlive me. That’s how many spouses feel: they’d rather not be the one left behind. Since we just never know what our next chapters of life hold, estate planning is important—and marital trusts…
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  Mix-ins. Enhancements. Coffee. The Dirty Shirley. There’s a lot to keep up on in the business of alcohol sales, including, interest in ready to go drinks. Read on for some of the latest trends…
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  Mortgage bankers and brokers can both help home buyers secure loans. Both are typically required to secure bonds to guarantee applicable laws are followed. The primary difference between mortgage bankers and brokers is: mortgage…
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Colonial Surety Introduces ‘The Notary Package’ to Ensure Protection in the New Era of Tech-Driven Notary Work   New offering is the first of its kind to include E&O and Basic Cyber Liability Insurance   The…
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  Inflation. Interest rates. Supplies. Hiring. Recession. Infrastructure. What to bid. There’s more and more to figure out and juggle every day as small and mid-size construction firms face forward. Is growth possible? Here are…
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  The last few years have certainly taught us that agility is not just a buzz word. Who really knows what the future holds, but, with the “r word” in the air so much these…
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Trusts can be a useful way to protect and distribute assets to family members. Here is an overview of the advantages of establishing a trust. For a trust to achieve it’s goals, you’ll also need…
Read Moreabout Financial Security: Family Trusts

  Though sometimes necessary, going to court to set up guardianship for loved ones who can no longer reliably make decisions for themselves can be difficult, and painful. Court involvement makes the matter public, and…
Read Moreabout Guardianship: Are There Alternatives?