6 Common Medicaid Fraud Penalties A Defendant May Face

Simply put, Medicaid fraud is far more common than you may think. In 2017 alone, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) convictions totaled 1,528 with the majority having to do with Personal Care Services (PCS) attendants and Read More …

The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Medicaid Fraud Investigations

In the words of business magnate Daymond John, “Life is 20% what happens to you, and 80% how you respond.” While it may be a bit of an unusual connection, this quote is particularly relevant when it comes to dealing with the news that you Read More …

How to Initiate Family Communication Regarding Estate Planning

Have you ever wanted to draft an estate plan, but couldn’t muster up the courage to discuss it with family? This is a common occurrence when it comes to family planning. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from putting off the matter. A discussion with your Read More …

The Importance of Advance Directives

Aging is inescapable, and while many have tried to delay or avoid the inevitable, none have succeeded. It’s important, therefore, to plan accordingly for old age. While this may include a myriad of things, estate planning (specifically incapacity planning) is vital in making sure that Read More …

5 Estate Planning Tips for New Parents

For most new parents, caring for their newborn infant (and all the baggage that comes with that) is already enough of a burden without thinking of the worst coming to fruition. However, it often turns out that preparing for the unexpected can lead to less Read More …

Accounting for Foreign Assets in Estate Planning

In today’s rapidly globalizing economy, diplomats, government officials, travel representatives, and employees of major international companies are not the only ones who have access to overseas travel and communication. Standard, everyday people such as immigrants or simply people with family abroad may all have assets Read More …

What Can the Childless Leave Behind?

A Legacy with No Heirs: What You Can Still Leave Behind When we pass on, what do we leave behind in our estate plan, and to whom? For some people, it is easy to think that they will just pass on their legacy to their Read More …

How to Create a Digital Estate Plan

When we think of estate planning, traditionally assets like cars, homes, art collections and other valuables come to mind. In recent decades, however, the advent of technology and the internet has brought nearly limitless storage for information, pictures, videos, music, money, and therefore, many different Read More …

How to Survive a Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Receiving a Medicaid fraud letter can be intimidating. Alone, the average person does not possess adequate knowledge to understand why they are being interviewed, and where their Medicaid fraud investigation may lead. Without proper guidance from an experienced professional, they may end up tarnishing their Read More …

Estate Planning for the Unmarried

Wills are often regarded as the most reliable way to safeguard our assets after we pass away by passing them on to our children and spouses. However, though we tend to think that estate planning is only a matter of concern for married couples and Read More …