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  Since the Department of Labor issued Guidance in 2021 directing retirement plan sponsors to monitor the cybersecurity protocols in use by service providers, there has been a great deal of confusion about what exactly…
Read Moreabout Security Breaches Defined

  When Joseph Stancak died in Chicago at the age of 87, he left behind $11 million, and had no will. Now, six years later, 119 distant relatives have been identified and will inherit a…
Read Moreabout Unclaimed Estate: $11 Million

  In many families, property, specifically the family home, is the most important asset for consideration during estate planning.  Accordingly, lawyers share advice about how the dual goal of remaining securely at home while we…
Read Moreabout Life Estates Explained

  Although residential construction continues to lag, nonresidential construction and infrastructure builds are on the move. There’s even some optimism and murmuring that recession is not a foregone conclusion. Ready to dig in? Here’s where…
Read Moreabout Breaking Ground?

  Headed into 2023, increased hiring of women, new construction materials, green building, modular and prefabricated building and all things tech are making it to the top of the to do list—especially for builders intent…
Read Moreabout Five Construction Trends for 2023

  The end of the year is an important time for retirement plan sponsors to review plan documents and plan operations. Discretionary changes as well as amendments for compliance must be properly reflected in plan…
Read Moreabout Compliance: Year End Responsibilities

  Business owners of all kinds are learning fast: cybersecurity strategies and tactics are integral to running a successful company. Attention to the cybersecurity protocols of any and all vendors (aka service providers) the company…
Read Moreabout Cybersecurity: What About Your Vendors?

  Estate planning increasingly involves the establishment of a trust, which is a practical way to designate funds for our own needs and for beneficiaries, including children or those with special needs. Trusts allow for…
Read Moreabout What Is a Trust?

  Probate is the legal, public process that brings closure to our affairs when we die. Probate protocols vary by state, and at some point, most families will navigate the appropriate proceedings upon the death…
Read Moreabout Probate Complications