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Surety Bonds 03.04.2021

Commercial Construction: Pivot Time?  

As residential construction continues to boom, commercial contractors are jumping into the action. Some of the customers driving the boom are first-time buyers—who are making tech-enabled purchases without ever actually seeing their new home. Strong…
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Commercial Construction: Pivot Time?  
Court Bonds 03.04.2021

The Value of an Inherited Home in The Airbnb Era

An empty home might be a valuable source of steady, monthly income for family members, friends or other beneficiaries. Are they allowed to rent it out upon the death of a loved one?  Follow The…
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The Value of an Inherited Home in The Airbnb Era
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