Administrators: Understanding the Required Duties and Bonds
When someone dies without a will, a probate court judge will typically appoint an administrator—and require a bond. Here’s what you need to know about the process. Probate Courts Are Busy Places The Conversation estimates…
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The Contractor’s Challenge: Stop—and Go!
Though “hurry up and wait” has long been part of the mix in construction, the pandemic continues to put a whole new spin on what to work on, and when. Ambiguity and Optimism Too While…
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Become a Mortgage Broker: Here’s How!
Record low-interest rates, refinancing and shifting demands for housing contribute to a hopping mortgage business. Here’s how to become a licensed and bonded mortgage broker. What Exactly Is a Mortgage Broker’s Job? A mortgage broker…
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Securing A Supersedeas Bond: Important Advice
A company’s liability insurance may cover a supersedeas bond. This will turn out to be critically important information if you ever seek to win a lawsuit on appeal. Appealing A Lost Lawsuit: Supersedeas Bond Needed…
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Guardianship Bonds Explained
Guardianship bonds are routinely ordered by courts to protect those placed in the care of guardians. What Is a Guardianship? A guardianship, according to LegalZoom, is: A legal proceeding to determine whether a person is…
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Pursuing Benefits for Veterans: Don’t Give Up
Pursuing Benefits for Veterans: Don’t Give Up Even without a global pandemic, winter and holidays put extra stress on those caring for vulnerable veterans. Securing additional benefits to help can be daunting—but worth it. Underutilized…
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Tax Credit Available To Contractors: Why Not Try?
Contractors: it’s worth pausing to see if you qualify for a federal research and development tax credit. You may already be doing the work! Underutilized Credit The federal government provides a general business credit of…
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Homes and Jobs: The Search Is On
Two search trends are likely to stick with us as we turn the corner into 2021: the search for homes and the search for jobs. Time to get your real estate license? Strength Forecast For…
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Choosing a Personal Representative: Time to Buck Tradition?
Traditionally, the oldest child is tapped as the personal representative for the estate of aging parents. Is that always best? Sometimes Traditions Get In Our Way 2020 continues to be a year of learning that…
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