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Court Bonds 03.04.2021

Understanding the Essential Duties of a Trustee

Just as the word implies, a trustee is a person entrusted with assets intended for the benefit of others. Specifically, as Investopedia explains: A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party, known as a trustor,…
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Understanding the Essential Duties of a Trustee
Court Bonds 02.25.2021

Court & Fiduciary Bonds Online, Instantly | The Partnership Account® for Attorneys

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ, March 2, 2021 Colonial Surety Company is excited to launch the newest addition in a growing portfolio of digital, direct-to-customer, bond, and insurance products. As an insurtech innovator, Colonial is advancing a…
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Court & Fiduciary Bonds Online, Instantly | The Partnership Account® for Attorneys
Court Bonds 02.24.2021

Injunctions As a Remedy During Divorce Proceedings

  What happens when a married couple is divorcing, owns a business and is disputing who controls it—and the assets? One legal remedy that can help is an injunction. What’s An Injunction? Injunctions are often…
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Injunctions As a Remedy During Divorce Proceedings
Court Bonds 02.24.2021

Be Prepared: How To Execute a Will

If a loved one or friend has asked you to execute their will, chances are, like most people, you’ve said yes. Now what?  Understanding the Duties of an Executor  Executing a will is a legal…
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Be Prepared: How To Execute a Will
Surety Bonds 02.24.2021

Agility Helps As Builders Confront Supply Chain Woes

 Nearly a year into the pandemic, supply chain woes continue to challenge the construction industry. In response, contractors are demonstrating ever more agility. Material Shortages and High Pricing In Alabama, a custom home builder reports…
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Agility Helps As Builders Confront Supply Chain Woes
Surety Bonds 02.24.2021

Constructing in Steel: Daytona Beach’s $70 Million Inspiration

The American Society of Civil Engineers highlights the innovative techniques and inspirations behind the new 180,000 square foot, cantilevered student union at Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Birds In Flight—Students At The Center  Designed by ikon.5…
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Constructing in Steel: Daytona Beach’s $70 Million Inspiration
Surety Bonds 02.24.2021

$877 Million for Houston Ship Channel

   It’s anticipated that 12 construction contracts will be awarded for the widening of the Houston Ship Channel. Federal funding has recently been secured to set the project cruising forward.  Navigating The Country’s Busiest Waterway…
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$877 Million for Houston Ship Channel
Surety Bonds 02.18.2021

Boring Gets Exciting: Tunneling To The Future

Four miles in five minutes? It could happen—in California’s San Bernardino County. Plans and negotiations underway for an underground transit loop illustrate how a transportation revolution could be in reach.  New Transit Loops In Las…
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Boring Gets Exciting: Tunneling To The Future
Court Bonds 02.16.2021

Probate Court: Administering Unsettled Affairs

Usually, when someone dies, probate court is notified by a friend or family member, so that the affairs of the deceased can be settled—and assets distributed. What if no one notifies the court to initiate…
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Probate Court: Administering Unsettled Affairs