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Despite high costs and service lags, travel is up, up and away this summer. Suddenly it seems that everyone who can is looking to make up for the losses brought on by Covid. Some long-time…
Read Moreabout Revenge Travel: Agents Please

  What is the right amount of money to leave adult children? This is an important question for families who have had the good luck to accumulate more money then necessary for a satisfying and…
Read Moreabout Inheritance: Too Much?

  When estate plans involve trusts, lawyers advise careful consideration in naming the trustee. Families may think they are immune to conflict, but grappling with death and financial decision making can present difficult challenges for…
Read Moreabout Trustees: Impartiality and Good Judgment

  The American Council of Engineering Companies has recognized New York City’s Moynihan Train Hall for “most outstanding engineering effort” of 2021. Located across 8th Avenue from the infamously dingy Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall…
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  Sports franchises are determined to wow fans with ever more exciting game day experiences—in modern facilities. Negotiations and plans are underway for new stadiums in regions around the country. Looks like Nashville Soccer Club’s…
Read Moreabout Building For The Home Opener

  Fort Collins, Colorado is home base for New Belgium Brewing Company (think Fat Tire), Anheuser-Busch’s famous Clydesdales—and a hopping scene of craft and cider brewers. Whether you’re a brewer, consumer, traveler—or all of the…
Read Moreabout Craft Brewing: Fort Collins!

  San Antonio has grown by 8% in ten years. Estimates indicate a million more people will call the city home by 2040. Recognizing that airport expansion is critical to the regional boom, public leaders…
Read Moreabout $2.5 Billion Airport Expansion: San Antonio?

  Executing a will can be fraught with difficult tasks. For example, debts must be resolved before assets are distributed—and prolonged waiting can lead to anxious beneficiaries. Add grief to the mix and conflicts can…
Read Moreabout Do’s and Don’ts for Executors

When creating a trust, the designation of trustee is among the most important decisions the trustor makes. As a fiduciary, the trustee has significant responsibilities on behalf of beneficiaries—but may not necessarily have deep financial,…
Read Moreabout Directed Trusts: A Basic Overview