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Court Bonds 08.04.2021

What Are The Steps of Probate?

  Each state has its own procedures and laws for the probate process, though the end goal is the same: transferring assets out of the deceased person’s name to heirs or beneficiaries. When there is…
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What Are The Steps of Probate?
Surety Bonds 08.04.2021

Construction: Tech Time

“No—you just have to wait,” is among the scariest phrases general contractors can hear—as in, the materials needed for a job are unavailable. As supply chain disruption continues to wreak havoc in the industry, contractors…
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Construction: Tech Time
Surety Bonds 08.04.2021

Construction Forecast: Resilience

  Industry economists see a “path to normalcy” emerging, despite continued challenges fighting the spread of COVID-19, as well as supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. A spectacular second half of 2021? That’s in the…
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Construction Forecast: Resilience
Surety Bonds 07.30.2021

What’s Not Being Built In Texas?

Nothing! As in building opportunities seem to be literally everywhere, with no sign of stopping. Highway expansions, speedy train lines, housing—you name it, it’s cropping up. Amazingly, new building projects are cropping up everywhere—not just…
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What’s Not Being Built In Texas?
Surety Bonds 07.30.2021

NYC AirTrain: $2.1 Billion

  The Federal Aviation Administration has approved plans for an AirTrain that will connect La Guardia Airport to existing public transportation options. Although not everyone is happy with the plans, the project is close to…
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NYC AirTrain: $2.1 Billion
Court Bonds 07.27.2021

Correcting A Will?

If you have made a will—great! Now, don’t forget to periodically review it. In addition to making sure it still reflects your assets and intentions, you may note errors that you previously did not spot….
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Correcting A Will?
Court Bonds 07.27.2021

Trust Distributions?

Trusts can be an important way to provide for children, or other family members with special needs upon your death. When you create a trust, you can make choices about how the disbursements are to…
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Trust Distributions?
Court Bonds 07.19.2021

Courtroom Hostilities Cost Artist’s Estate Millions

When the artist Robert Indiana died in 2018, his wish was for his old home in Maine to be converted to a museum so that his artistic vision would continue to inspire future generations. Sadly,…
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Courtroom Hostilities Cost Artist’s Estate Millions
Court Bonds 07.19.2021

New Job? Beneficiary Designations

Congratulations on your new job! With your letter of hire in hand, don’t get so immersed in your new life that you fluff over the forms that come with new benefits. For example, take the…
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New Job? Beneficiary Designations