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Court Bonds 09.01.2021

Can You Execute My Will?

Executing a will is a big responsibility. It takes time and patience, and the administrative chores can be an extra challenge for those grieving. When you create a will, be thoughtful in your selection and…
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Can You Execute My Will?
Court Bonds 09.01.2021

Accountable To Beneficiaries: Personal Representatives

The probate courts appoint personal representatives to settle the affairs of the deceased when there is no will. A personal representative takes control of the assets (aka estate) of the deceased and distributes them to…
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Accountable To Beneficiaries: Personal Representatives
Surety Bonds 08.25.2021

Back To School? Builders Needed

With 54% of public school districts across the country needing to replace or update multiple buildings, leaders are creating new approaches to speed things up.   Speeding Up The School Building Process?   A 2020…
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Back To School? Builders Needed
Surety Bonds 08.25.2021

Bidding on New Braunfels?

We’ve all heard about the rapid pace of growth in Austin and San Antonio. What about New Braunfels? Located between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels is the third fastest growing city—in the country! New…
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Bidding on New Braunfels?
Court Bonds 08.25.2021

Time for a Conservator?

  Taking care of loved ones or friends is a tremendous responsibility. Legal advisors point out that in some circumstances, conservatorships can be the right solution for protecting  the finances and legal affairs of someone…
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Time for a Conservator?
Court Bonds 08.25.2021

Let’s Talk About It: Estate Planning

  If we become incapacitated, and when we ultimately die, there is so much our families will need to know and do—while grieving. Putting an estate plan in place and communicating about it while we…
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Let’s Talk About It: Estate Planning
Court Bonds 08.20.2021

How Do Courts Appoint Administrators?

Typically, when a will is created, an executor is appointed to oversee the affairs of the deceased. If there is no will—or if the designated executor cannot fulfill the duties when the time comes—an administrator…
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How Do Courts Appoint Administrators?
Court Bonds 08.20.2021

Appeal Denied: Transfer To Trust Stands

   A court of appeals in Dallas, Texas recently upheld the summary judgment of the trial court in a case involving allegations of fraudulent transfer into a trust. The case offers an interesting example at…
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Appeal Denied: Transfer To Trust Stands
Surety Bonds 08.20.2021

Imagine Building 79,500 Bridges?

The number of bridges the American Road and Transportation Builders Association estimates need to be replaced across the United States is 79,500! Don’t confuse that number with numbers of bridges requiring repair work: 220,000. Ooh! Where…
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Imagine Building 79,500 Bridges?