Swimming the Sea of Life
We residents of the Orange Coast have a privilege that I admit I often forget – the privilege of living near the beach. I learned to swim in a pool, and it’s much more comfortable than swimming in the ocean. No waves, no sand between your toes, and you can see to the bottom – […]
Moving and Grooving
“A friend is a person who loans you their truck so you can move. A true friend is a person with a truck who HELPS you move.” Reflecting on my law career, I realize I’ve never held a law job where the first day did not involve moving furniture. Every time, it came as a […]
Let’s Talk About Cars
Anyone who knows me knows I love to talk about cars. I just returned from Scottsdale, Arizona and the 50th anniversary of the great collector’s car auction known as Barrett-Jackson. Our own Huntington Beach celebrates California car culture with the Donut Derelicts on Saturdays at Adams and Magnolia and the monthly Main Street cruise. Love […]
Business Spotlight: Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis & Associates
Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis & Associates: Helping You Plan Ahead By Kelli M. Larson No one wants to think about dying or having to deal with legal issues associated with the loss of a loved one. Fortunately, the Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis & Associates is here to help. With more than […]
Spring into Action
Health care emergencies are almost always unexpected, and they are always very stressful. One of the documents we prepare for our clients is an Advanced Health Care Directive, which is a power of attorney that outlines your wishes and selects who will make decisions when you cannot in an emergency. Careful consideration must go into […]
Sickness and Health
Healthcare is a much-discussed and lamented topic in the last three years. As we move into the colder season and have to spend more time indoors even here in HB, doctor visits and hospital visits are on the rise. Both a frequent and often uncomfortable topic, the subject of health care can even be controversial. […]
Trust Review, Tune Up or Renewal
“You make me feel so young, you make me feel like spring has sprung . . .” – The thin man from Hoboken (Frank Sinatra) Another turning of the season of the year, and we prepare our hearts and homes for Easter and Passover, traditionally by engaging in ‘spring cleaning’. We examine those places that […]
What’s Your Relationship Status?
Hopefully, the answer that popped into your head was not “it’s complicated.” But believe it or not, your status can be complicated when it comes to your estate plan. When a couple gets married, the act of marriage itself effectively creates an estate plan for the newly married couple, whether they realize it or not. […]
The Two Things About Which We Can Be Certain
Greetings from the other side of the rearview mirror! In my practice of helping clients plan for their eventual death, we also cannot ignore the reality of taxes. For 2021, both the State of California and federal governments have many, many, many new tax rules to introduce to you. Some are already in place, and […]