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Court Bonds 06.08.2021

Avoiding Conflict When Executing a Will

When you execute the will of a family member or friend, you are likely to find yourself coping with high levels of emotion as well as the legalities of the probate process, as you honor…
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Avoiding Conflict When Executing a Will
Court Bonds 05.27.2021

Excel at Execution: Will You?

  When the time comes to execute the will of a loved one or friend, you may find yourself with a growing list of duties and chores you didn’t quite anticipate when you accepted the…
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Excel at Execution: Will You?
Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

California’s Water: $5.1 Billion?

Drought conditions necessitate attention to the every aspect of the water system in California. State leadership is proposing a $5.1 billion response effort to improve the infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, ground water and water…
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California’s Water: $5.1 Billion?
Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

Denver’s Pedestrian Mall: $149 Million

Since it opened in 1982, Denver’s 16th Street Mall has been one of the most successful pedestrian malls in the country—and a highly functional commuter hub too. It’s overdue for renovations, and the city council…
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Denver’s Pedestrian Mall: $149 Million
Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

Ahead of Schedule and On Budget?

A $320 million dollar highway renovation effort currently underway in Indiana involves the renovation of over 50 bridge structures along a heavily traveled interchange. It’s on time, on budget—and minimizing traffic disruption too. What’s the…
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Ahead of Schedule and On Budget?
Surety Bonds 05.25.2021

Bellwether Construction Reports

The Doge Momentum Index is now at a 12-year high. Economists report that the progress is led by a 77% rise in the institutional category—in just the last three months. Of course those in the…
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Bellwether Construction Reports
Court Bonds 05.24.2021

Executing an Estate: What’s Prudent?

  Essential duties of executors include settling the financial affairs of the deceased and distributing assets to heirs based on the will. Sometimes, this means the executor is expected to sell belongings and real estate,…
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Executing an Estate: What’s Prudent?
Court Bonds 05.24.2021

Wills, Executors and Documents

  If you have made a will, you have probably also designated an executor to carry out the intentions expressed in it. Good for you—these are tasks many of us just can’t seem to bring…
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Wills, Executors and Documents
Surety Bonds 05.19.2021

Trains, Planes—and Bids!

If you have ever been in a hurry at Newark Liberty International Airport, you probably already know that although only twenty-five years old, the monorail is, well, let’s just say not up to speed. Fortunately,…
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Trains, Planes—and Bids!