Undue Influence?

  Some Trust and Estate lawyers are observing a rise in claims of undue influence related to the affairs of decedents who suffered from dementia. The recent Matter of Varrone from Surrogate’s Court in Queens County New York offers important...

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Probate Litigation?

Family disputes over real estate or gifts. Contesting wills or trusts. Conflicts about guardianships or conservatorships. These are all examples of issues that can result in lengthy probate litigation cases. Experts advice families on the importance of proactive planning and...

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Welcome In: Sacramento’s New School

Sacramento’s newest K-8 public school welcomed students back to school this fall, after the builders overcame the challenges of building through the disruptions of the pandemic—and even managed to shave $5 million off the budget.  Supply Chain Challenges? The Boldt...

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Probate and Personal Representatives?

Every state has a probate process: legal steps through which property is transferred from the dead to the living. If there is a will, it is admitted to probate court to initiate the process. If there is not a will,...

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Back To School? Builders Needed

With 54% of public school districts across the country needing to replace or update multiple buildings, leaders are creating new approaches to speed things up.   Speeding Up The School Building Process?   A 2020 report from the Government Accountability...

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Homes and Jobs: The Search Is On

Two search trends are likely to stick with us as we turn the corner into 2021: the search for homes and the search for jobs. Time to get your real estate license? Strength Forecast For the Housing Sector MarketWatch, reports...

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The Cost of Cybercrime

$6 trillion dollars! That’s how much money experts estimate cybercrime will cost the global economy in 2021! Get prepared. Secure practical solutions and support now. A Ubiquitous Problem The more we all work, relate and recreate online, the more data...

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Legal Experts Implore Plan Sponsors: Protect The Data!

  Because retirement plans contain sensitive participant data, plan sponsors must step up efforts to protect it from cybersecurity threats. Legal experts urge more precautions. An Explosion of Data Breach Lawsuits As reported by PlanSponsor: Kristy Brown, a partner, co-chair...

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Understanding Probate Court and Probate Bonds

Many people have their first—and sometimes only—experience with the law in a probate court. Here is what to anticipate if you find yourself there—and in need of a probate bond as well. What Is Probate Court? As explained by LegalZoom:...

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Final Rule on Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments

Plan sponsors: take note! The U.S. Department of Labor has established new regulatory guidelines related to your fiduciary duties when selecting investments for 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans. Select Investments Based On Financial Returns and Risks The U.S. Department of...

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