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Finance + Legal Services
Building Peace of Mind
Attorney David Das sees estate planning as investing in your family's future. Article by Erica Hobbs When Bloomfield Hills-based attorney David Das lost his father, he found himself struggling with more than just grief. Despite his father having had an estate plan, it was inadequate and Das still found himself in probate court, trying to recover lost assets. Many years later, it's yet to be resolved. Soon after the death of his father, Das became a father himself and worried about what would...
March 2024
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Real Estate
Favorite Things
Get to know six local realtors — and what they love about what they do. Article by Lynne Konstantin LISA LIPARI Dobi Real Estate, Birmingham; wearedobi.com Who is your role model? I have different role models for different qualities. My mom is one because she has so much drive and determination to be successful and never stops educating herself. My dad is one because he always taught me to work hard and to be my own boss, so I don’t have to answer to anyone but myself and the sky's...
March 2024
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Home Services
Brick By Brick
Customized masonry offers functional curb appeal. Article by Erica Hobbs From chimneys and porches to walkways and siding, masonry marries the worlds of practical and aesthetic value. Garden City’s Next Level Custom Brick ( nextlevelcustombrick.com ) offers expertise in both, infused with a family-owned sense of pride and service. “We focus on the needs of the homeowner and their project. We are a team, and we work together with our customers from start to finish to ensure a smooth and...
February 2024
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Home + Design
A True Joy
Mariella’s Custom Drapery celebrates 40 years of passion for fabrics — and community. Article by Erica Hobbs At a young age, Sicilian-native Mariella Trentacoste found true joy in fabrics and bringing them to life. The youngest of five children growing up in Italy, Trentacoste grew up with a love of sewing and fabrics, often scooping up scraps of material from a friend’s textile shop and transforming them into clothing, table coverings and more. As an adult, Trentacoste landed in the U.S...
February 2024
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