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  Although it’s best for everyone to have an estate plan–and avoid dying “intestate”–it’s especially important for unmarried partners not to leave the distribution of assets for the law to manage. That’s because state intestacy…
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  Most families manage to avoid the headaches and heartaches of probate disputes through careful estate planning. Absent that, diligent adherence to probate protocols, including abiding by the laws of intestacy to distribute assets can…
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  Though not yet the norm, low-carbon concrete is gaining ground, as exemplified by use in megaprojects including the Amazon headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and Microsoft’s data center in Quincy, Washington. Nonetheless, first time use…
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  Despite the inherent–and rising–challenges of waterfront construction, the draw of water continues to beckon. With parks, residences, business campuses, and mixed-use  developments near the water in high demand across the country, construction experts shared…
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  Most contractors tend to focus on one clear measure of success: profiting on each project. Though making money is indeed the end game, business experts explain that by concentrating more on KPIs like quality…
Read Moreabout Key Performance Indicators: Resilience?

  Experts are seeing what is likely a “hold-over” from COVID: skyrocketing dispute costs. The roots of many of the issues that are only now winding their way to resolution can also be seen as…
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  Indeed, wills are a great way to designate assets for beneficiaries and appoint guardians for minor children. Estate planning experts remind us, however, that trusts can come in handy in the face of many…
Read Moreabout A Will Should Be Fine?

  At its roots, probate is simply the public process of settling debts and distributing assets upon death. If a will has been made, the designated executor handles the process in accordance with state probate…
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  Despite the many challenges of working in construction, employees are fairly happy these days. In fact, a recent survey found that construction “tops a list” of fields in which workers are overall quite content….
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