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  Families frequently—and mistakenly—believe that when a will exists, probate can be avoided upon the death of a loved one. The fact is, a will needs to be filed in probate court, and this is…
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  Just two years before the great recession struck in 2008, Gary Schumal and Ron Plunk had set out to form their own construction company. Despite the challenges, their venture survived and thrived and is…
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  Hiring, especially in construction, is tougher than ever. That’s why industry pros remind  us that good preparation is essential. Dedicating time to having your hiring infrastructure at the ready pays off in the long…
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  Although many people have been opting to drink less, alcohol sales are anticipated to continue growing. Among the trends expected to drive alcohol consumption forward in 2023 are growth in home delivery, continued interest…
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Entrepreneurs in New York City can now get help from Cannabis NYC, a program of the NYC Department of Small Business Services. Led by Brooklyn native, corporate leader and nationally known cannabis advisor, Dasheeda Dawson,…
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  Establishing a Special Needs Trust for a loved one ensures allows you to think about their needs, including the importance of maintaining eligibility for government benefits. Lawyers explain how a trust can be customized…
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Avoid Disputes In addition to all the other important reasons to carefully prepare a will and or trust, is this one: having a solid estate plan is the best way to avoid the disputes that…
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  There is nothing inherently bad about probate. Simply put, probate is the legal, public process that brings closure to our affairs when we die. Although most states offer expedited processes depending upon the level…
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Simply put, everyone from the age of 18 on up needs an estate plan: the tools that will arm our loved ones to attend to our affairs. Ideally, they won’t need these legal documents for…
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