Fiduciary deeds are just one of several types of deeds used in property transfers. This type is used to transfer property such as real estate when the owner can’t sign a deed for legal or other ...

Fiduciary duty obligates a professional to act in the client’s best interests. This can apply to financial advisors, attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals. Fiduciary duty is legally ...

In July, two Federal District Courts in Texas issued orders staying the effective date of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule (Fiduciary Rule). 1 The courts determined that the industry ...

The DOL’s fiduciary regulation will be effective on September 23 of this year. As a result, beginning on September 23 one-time recommendations to retirement investors can be fiduciary advice and, ...

The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association published this month a governance model guide for plan sponsors, “Defined Contribution Plan Governance Models: A Guide for Plan Sponsors.” ...

Government Ethics refer to the unique set of duties that public officials owe to the public that they serve. These duties arise upon entering the public work force either as an elected representative, ...

As the debate over the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) and the proliferation of private listings has heated up, the term “fiduciary duty” has been bandied about. But could listing a client’s property ...

The most common example of a fiduciary is a trustee of a trust, but anyone can be a fiduciary. If you undertake to assist someone in a situation where they place total confidence and trust in you, you ...

Fiduciary financial advisors must choose investments that best align with their clients. These advisors generally take a more holistic and hands-on approach. Fiduciary financial advisors may charge ...

Retirement plan recordkeeper security guarantees aren’t a safe harbor: ERISA plan sponsors and fiduciaries should carefully ...

Fiduciary liability insurance is a specialized form of professional liability coverage designed to protect individuals and organizations that manage employee benefit plans. This includes anyone who ...

What Is a Fiduciary Bond? A fiduciary bond functions as a type of insurance that offers protection to heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors from fraudulent or dishonest actions committed by a fiduciary.