Building a Seawall: Charleston’s Plan
Plans are progressing on a sea wall needed to protect Charleston’s downtown area against storm surge and rising sea levels. Recent adjustments by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contain both improvements and budget trims….
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Collaboration in Construction?
Shortages. Delays. Pricing. Labor. Shifts in business as usual continue to reverberate across the construction landscape. Industry experts predict that the successful companies of the future are going to be those who figure out how…
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Grieving and Playing Detective?
Imagine your loved ones digging through papers while in a state of grief? Unfortunately, this is what happens when there is a death in the family before affairs are put in order. For additional incentives…
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Vacation Joy or Inheritance Headache?
If you have had the good fortune of enjoying a vacation home or timeshare, good for you! Don’t be too quick to assume, however, that family or friends want to continue your tradition when you…
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Head’s Up: Fee Disclosures?
Finding that 45% of retirement plan participants do not understand the information they receive about fees, the Government Office of Accountability has given the Department of Labor recommendations for strengthening fee disclosure regulations. What Will…
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Cryptocurrency and 401(k)?
As the work world—and employee expectations—continue changing rapidly, don’t be surprised by a curiosity about the potential for cryptocurrency as an investment option in the company retirement account. There are in fact a growing number…
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Trust: Consider An Independent Fiduciary
Although estate planning can be complex in any family, lawyers find that large and blended families tend to face extra challenges. More people means there are likely to be more ideas and hopes about…
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Educational Goals and Family Trusts
Achieving educational goals can be life-changing—as is the gift of paid tuition! A trust can be a great way to gift education to family members. Unlike a will, a trust, overseen by a trustee, allows…
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Los Angeles Olympics: Builders Please
The 2028 Olympics give urgency to completing construction plans of all kinds throughout Los Angeles. Athletic venues, transportation and residences for competitors are all in need of attention. So are water and power supplies. Building…
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