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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!
Surety Bonds 05.19.2021

Hospital Building Pushes Ahead  

Around the country, there is a lot of thought—and money—going into designing and building the hospitals of our near future. From glass-walled research facilities for catastrophic childhood diseases, to hospitals with more private rooms—and earthquake…
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Hospital Building Pushes Ahead  
Court Bonds 05.18.2021

Pets and Estate Planning?

Yes, it’s OK to talk about—and it’s even a new norm: planning for the well being of your pet after you die. Though setting aside funds for the future of beloved pets was likely not…
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Pets and Estate Planning?
Surety Bonds 05.10.2021

Roads and Bridges: Yes, Please!

As infrastructure plans and budgets continue winding there way along the path, economic experts have assessed the various scenarios under discussion and are optimistic that regardless of the “winning plan,” road and bridge construction will…
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Roads and Bridges: Yes, Please!
Court Bonds 05.10.2021

Assets Passed Outside of Wills?

We all know—at least in theory—the importance of having a will that clearly communicates our intentions for passing along assets (be they few or many) It’s also important to appoint someone to execute the will…
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Assets Passed Outside of Wills?
Court Bonds 05.10.2021

Testator Intent or Scrivener’s Error?

Testator Intent or Scrivener’s Error? A recent sibling dispute over a will in Texas underscores the importance of testator intent in probate law. An appeals court affirmed a trial court decision to reform a will,…
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Testator Intent or Scrivener’s Error?
Surety Bonds 05.04.2021

Start-ups: Moving Biz Success

  Carpe Diem. With so many Americans on the move, there may never be a better time to start or expand a moving company. It’s OK to start small. Moving success stories are popping up…
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Start-ups: Moving Biz Success
Surety Bonds 05.04.2021

Bingo’s Back!  

We’re inching toward normal. Feels good, right? What’s more normal than a bingo game? Hmmm. Not much. Bingo is back—and sounding more fun then ever. With halls and calls springing to life around the country,…
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Bingo’s Back!