When Does a Will Become Public Record?
After a will is created, it can be safely filed almost anywhere: with a lawyer, in a safe deposit box, desk drawer…Options depend on the degree to which privacy and security are a concern….
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Resuming Construction: Maryland’s Purple Line
It’s been nearly two years since construction came to a halt over disputes, but building is slated to resume, on the first “suburb to suburb” rail line in the Washington D.C. region. The work…
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Great Expectations: Bridge Repair
Great Expectations: Bridge Repair 178 million times a day? According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, that’s the number of times Americans cross deteriorating bridges around the country—every day. As states work to leverage…
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Retirement Plans: Notice Failure?
Among the many requirements for 401(k) plans are the timely dissemination of a variety of standard notices to participants. ERISA experts remind us that adhering to notice requirements is critical: failure leaves participants without…
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A Rising Priority: Benefits!
Together, small businesses are the largest employer in the country—and they are increasingly prioritizing worker well being. For example, according to new research, one in four are responding to the disruption of the pandemic by…
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Great Mortgage Broker?
Speed, service and a good deal are in more demand then ever, with interest rates rising and buyers competing to find the homes of their dreams in the locations of their dreams. Refinancing is…
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Notaries: On The Move
Mobile notary services are making it more convenient then ever to attend to the important documents that move lives and businesses forward. A number of public institutions and private businesses are also recognizing the…
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Personal Representative Explained
Among the important decisions we must make when writing a last will and testament is designating a personal representative to handle our affairs when we die. It’s useful to understand the terminology, duties and…
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Diminished Capacity?
Representing clients who may be experiencing a change in capacity presents lawyers with serious challenges and ethical considerations. What can and should a lawyer do when a client’s changing capacity seems to require attention? Legal…
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