Survivor Trustee: Cognitive Continuity Clause?
In the face of long lives and a rise in the number of people experiencing cognitive decline, some attorneys point out that incorporating a “cognitive continuity clause” in revocable trust instruments can serve as…
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Administrator Responsibilities and Bonds
When someone dies without a will, the local probate court typically appoints an administrator to bring the affairs of the deceased to closure. Once debts are paid, the state laws of intestacy dictate the…
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Supersedeas and Appeal Bonds
Though in some jurisdictions, the terms supersedeas bond and appeal bond are used interchangeably, other jurisdictions distinguish between the terms. Generally, a supersedeas or appeal bond enables the losing party in a civil litigation…
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Assigning Assets To A Trust
Designating assets to a trust is an important strategy in estate planning. Trusts can be set up to specifically address a variety of familial goals, and even to earmark funds for our own eventual…
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Financing for Clean Power Projects
The first, national, green bank in the United States, the Coalition for Green Capital, is open for business, with the goal of directing $5 billion from 2022’a Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into projects supporting…
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College Vs Trade School?
As many young people weigh the pros and cons, more and more are leaning into trade schools. Practical considerations related to costs and eagerness to earn a steady pay-check are tipping the scales—a good…
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Hungering For Your Next Bid?
Though not afraid of bidding, successful contractors use a thoughtful process for vetting the projects they choose to bid on. Having the ability to bid is an important capacity, but a “willy nilly” approach…
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What Time Is It?
You’re far from alone if you feel like the day got out from under you via unproductive meetings, the back and forth of emails and a vortex of petty details. Absent a magic wand,…
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Understanding The Role: Notary Signing Agent – DRAFT
Understanding The Role: Notary Signing Agent Notaries provide an important public service by checking identification and witnessing signatures on a wide range of documents. Notary signing agents also check identification and witness document signing, but…
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