Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Is Firing a Pregnant Employee Illegal? Although pregnancy does not make an employee immune to employment termination, firing an employee because she is pregnant is unacceptable. In accordance with employment law, there must be fair treatment towards all employees, including pregnant individuals. Pregnancy discrimination lawsuits
Having children with disabilities comes hand-in-hand with not just taking care of them, but making sure they are cared for in the situation that you are not there to provide the care yourself. Though we tend to avoid thinking that tomorrow will be our last
Two things in life are unavoidable: death and taxes. While you can’t do anything about death, you can engage in proper planning to mitigate your tax obligations. While there are mechanisms in place to protect a married couple, others are left wondering, “What happens if
One of the main reasons that millions of people enroll in Medicaid every year is to avoid the exorbitant fees associated with living in a nursing home. With proper legal advice and comprehensive Medicaid planning from a licensed attorney, you and your family may be
Medicaid and Medicare are government programs funded to aid elderly and disabled people, but it has been increasingly abused by people, providers, and professionals. Health care fraud is not only affecting the economy by increasing our national debt, but it is also harming individuals who
What is a Trust? Estate planning often involves setting up trusts. A trust is a legal agreement where property is held in order for it to be transferred after death. A trust does not have to go through the tedious, long and expensive process of
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal and state health coverage program that provides health care to people who are unable to pay for it themselves. It is offered free of charge to those who meet the strict eligibility requirements. The Medicaid Fraud Investigation Process
What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Supplemental Security Income, also known as SSI, is a federal benefit program that seeks to provide assistance for individuals who are financially in need. This includes blind or disabled adults and children, individuals who have limited income, and non-disabled
Love is in the air in June, a popular month for weddings and engagements. But before you or a loved one says “I do,” there are a few things you should know about their money habits. Thanks to an excellent new book by Terry Savage,
Josh Valdez took an executive level job in April 2010 expecting to improve medical services at two Puerto Rican Medicare Advantage health plans owned by a subsidiary of New Jersey company: Aveta Inc. But a few months after coming on board, the former government health