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ERISA 07.11.2023

Regulatory Jenga?

  That’s what juggling benefit plan regulations, existing and emerging often feels like to plan sponsors– are not they’re not alone. Assistant Secretary of Labor, who leads the Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) describes efforts…
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Regulatory Jenga?
ERISA 07.10.2023

Flawed And Reckless Provider Selection?

  Although courts have dismissed some of the excessive fee allegations against retirement plan fiduciaries, claims show no sign of stopping. In fact, ERISA experts point out that lawyers for plaintiffs, having learned from the…
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Flawed And Reckless Provider Selection?
Court Bonds 07.10.2023

Executor? Tips for Selling A Home

  For many executors, the responsibility of selling off a family home and distributing the proceeds to the beneficiaries named in the will turns out to be the biggest and most stressful task undertaken. Estate…
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Executor? Tips for Selling A Home
Court Bonds 07.10.2023

Tips for Naming An Executor

  When a will is made, an executor is named to execute it. Typically, adult children or other close friends or relations are designated. Be sure, however, that whoever you name understands that real responsibilities…
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Tips for Naming An Executor
Contract Surety 07.10.2023

Pay Day?

  Even in a slower economy, the demand for contractors remains strong overall, especially on projects involving public funding. However, the combination of labor shortages, pay expectations and shifts in compliance and human resource practices…
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Pay Day?
Contract Surety 07.07.2023

Can You Make More Money?

    Since it’s typical for contractors to be churning along at or near capacity, the question of how to generate more profit, can indeed be perplexing. Finance experts remind us however that it is…
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Can You Make More Money?
Court Bonds 07.06.2023

Irrevocable Trust Problem? Decant!

  As the name implies, an irrevocable trust is generally difficult to modify, once created. Despite this, irrevocable trusts can be a helpful way to protect assets as well as assure eligibility for public benefits,…
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Irrevocable Trust Problem? Decant!
Court Bonds 07.06.2023

Executor, Guardian, Conservator?

  These are three different and important fiduciary roles. During estate planning, families will make the appropriate designations depending on their circumstances–and sometimes, all three might ultimately be needed. Read on to understand more about…
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Executor, Guardian, Conservator?
Contract Surety 06.29.2023

2023: So Far, So Good?

  For contractors, the answer likely lies in whether or not you are getting in on publicly funded work related to manufacturing and infrastructure. In contrast to strong gains in these sectors, work in the…
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2023: So Far, So Good?