Sibling Rivalry, Not Sibling War
Some siblings grow out of the rivalry and conflict that can happen during childhood; others escalate from throwing fists or toys at each other to bigger fights over bigger things. Every client wants to minimize or eliminate battles that could escalate into attacking each other with lawyers. When we at the Law Offices of Mark […]
Adulting Starts Now
Now that the hoopla surrounding spring graduation is over, we’ve entered the “scouring IKEA for dorm or apartment furniture season!” Many parents have had to work as hard as their graduate to get across that school finish line and prepare for the next step, be that college, the military, the workplace, or moving out on […]
Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent
By Mark E. Lewis, The Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis & Associates Winter. Bleak and cold. It can be beautiful, but best enjoyed through a thick glass window (or a thin television screen), preferably with a hot cup of cocoa. In this new season of 2024, I’ll propose that we are also in a […]
Stuff and No Nonsense
By Mark E. Lewis, Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis & Associates Minimalism, both as a concept and a lifestyle, has gained attention in recent years. People who were stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic went through their belongings and became more thoughtful about what they truly needed. While some say extreme minimalism isn’t […]
Don’t be Cut by Shortcuts
By Alex Bogdan, Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis & Associates “Do I really need an estate plan? I only have a house and a few accounts. Why do I need a lawyer? Can’t I just list beneficiaries and create a deed putting my son or daughter on title? Won’t that avoid probate?” […]