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Court Bonds 02.03.2022

Executor Duties: Debts Before Distributions

Typically, executing a will is associated with distributing the assets of the deceased to beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of the will. Although this is one of the important functions of the executor, assets…
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Executor Duties: Debts Before Distributions
Court Bonds 02.03.2022

Leave These Assets Out: Trusts

  Establishing a revocable living trust helps you plan for your own needs as you age or decline in capacity, and arrange for the transfer of assets to the beneficiaries named in your trust agreement….
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Leave These Assets Out: Trusts
ERISA 01.31.2022

Upcoming Deadlines for Plan Sponsors

Due dates are fast approaching. Here is a helpful snapshot to make sure you are in compliance and avoid penalties. Get the scoop on efficient, effective and affordable cyber and fiduciary liability protection designed especially…
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Upcoming Deadlines for Plan Sponsors
ERISA 01.27.2022

Failure to Act?

  Yes, the failure of retirement plan fiduciaries to act can result in an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) fiduciary breach lawsuit. For example, a class action lawsuit could accuse fiduciaries of failing to…
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Failure to Act?
ERISA 01.27.2022

Predictions: Enhanced Transparency?

Meta what? As most of us scramble to leverage current technology to improve our businesses and lives, some experts are thinking forward about the implications of technology on the work of sponsoring and administering retirement…
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Predictions: Enhanced Transparency?
Contract Surety 01.27.2022

Port and Waterway Construction: Growth!

Containers come in. Containers go out. That’s the role of ports. Unfortunately, the bridge and depth limitations of aging ports across the country make it hard, if not impossible, for large, modern container ships to…
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Port and Waterway Construction: Growth!
License & Permit Bonds 01.26.2022

Business Is Booming: Home Renovation Contractors

  Licensed contractors are in big demand for home renovation work of all kinds across the country. With more families continuing to spend more time at home then ever before, living needs and the use…
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Business Is Booming: Home Renovation Contractors
ERISA 01.20.2022

Retirement Plans: How Are We Doing?

  Are the funds carefully being invested into retirement accounts every pay period producing a return? Statistics on the average balances in 401(k) plans at the end of 2021 indicate: yes! Balances are up. Additionally,…
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Retirement Plans: How Are We Doing?
ERISA 01.20.2022

Decision Making Fatigue?

  Pandemic fatigue is a given. Now, it seems, many workers are experiencing decision making fatigue—and it follows them to work. Although surveys among retirement plan participants indicate a relatively high level of confidence related…
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Decision Making Fatigue?