Summary Administration Explained
Following the death of a loved one, the debts of the deceased are sorted out in probate court, which then directs the distribution of assets according to the will, or absent a will, the…
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Things Are Always Changing…
If you have made an estate plan—good for you! Too many have not. However, you do need to review it every few years–and sooner if there are life changes–or a change in asset status….
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550 Winning Projects
The Department of Transportation continues to award road building and other infrastructure projects under the Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) initiative: a recent cycle of grants means a total of 550 builds are now in…
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Cybersecurity: HR Responsibilities
Everyone at work is at least vaguely aware that cybersecurity is a duty shared by all. That doesn’t however make regularly and consistently practicing cyber hygiene a given during busy days. Increasingly, human resource…
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Compliance and Form 5500?
Most retirement plans are required to submit Form 5500 at the end of July. Changes effective this year are significant. Though preparation of Form 5500 is generally done through service providers, plan sponsor sign…
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Unexpected Challenges?
Every contractor can probably point to at least one job during which even an estimate done with great diligence did not sync with emerging customer expectations. Insights from these experiences pave the way to…
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Building A New Silicon Heartland: Indiana
Sparked by the $52 billion allocated by the CHIPS Act in 2022, spending in manufacturing has continued to be strong. Joining projects underway across the country is construction of a nearly $4 billion microchip…
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AI: Spurring More ERISA Lawsuits?
Could be. Even as the ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) urges curtailment of the frivolous litigation disrupting plan sponsors across the country, hungry AI enthusiasts are offering to provide plaintiff attorneys with potential new cases,…
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Prudent Process?
Plan sponsors, in accordance with The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), must manage retirement plans prudently, following what is known as “the prudent man standard of care.” Though this sounds straightforward enough, what…
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