What’s a Trustee To Do: Facing Volatile Markets
A trustee must follow the prudent investor rule in managing the assets of a trust. Keep in mind: this is a process-based standard—not a performance-based one. Investing Trust Assets Volatile markets present unique challenges to…
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Protecting the Vulnerable: Fiduciary Duties and Bonds Explained
Protecting the Vulnerable: Fiduciary Duties and Bonds Explained When someone cannot make sound decisions for themselves, a court can appoint a fiduciary to do so. Often, courts require fiduciary bonds to protect “the ward.” Safeguarding…
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Protecting Veterans: COVID-19 Vaccines and More
It is estimated that 7 million veterans will want to receive the COVID-19 vaccination from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Plans are underway! Getting Started The VA will begin COVID-19 vaccinations with frontline health…
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Duty-Bound to Beneficiaries: Insights for Executors and Trustees
What happens when an estate or trust plan has been set up to continue the operations of a business beyond the owner’s death—but the business ultimately does not provide value to the beneficiaries? Prioritizing the…
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Winning Bids: $9.2 Billion
Federal funding has been dedicated to constructing rural broadband networks. The competitive bidding process spurred ambitious project plans from a diversity of companies. Competitive Bidding: Important Work A $9.2 billion commitment by the Federal Communications…
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Bound for Growth: Alcohol Retail Sales
If you have pictured running the fun and funky—or upscale—neighborhood spirits shop, ’tis the season to get licensed, bonded and underway. Up, Up and Away: That’s the Trend in Alcohol Sales Dinner and a movie,…
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Innovation Grows: Carbon-Neutral Industrial Park in Reno
Construction begins in early 2021 on a zero-carbon footprint data center in Northern Nevada, with phase one scheduled for completion in early 2022. Exciting Possibilities: Green Technology Innovation and big thinking are behind many projects…
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Court Appointed Executors: Bound To Report
When a probate court appoints an executor to administer the estate of someone who has died, diligent reporting is required. Public Record Core to the probate process is accounting for a deceased person’s assets and…
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Receiverships and Receiver Bonds: What You Need to Know
Receiverships, backed by receiver bonds, can be important for recovering funds in real estate foreclosures and other business disputes. The Role of Receivers A receiver can be appointed to take custody of the assets, property,…
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