I Am Not A Citizen, Can I Be Deported for Medicaid Fraud?

We all know of the typical case of Medicaid Fraud Investigation: someone receiving benefits gets a letter from 250 Church Street stating they are under Medicaid Fraud Investigation and are to appear for a Medicaid Fraud interview. Many people fear that they will have to Read More …

10 Arrested For Alleged $70 Million Medicaid, Medicare Fraud Ring – Avenue V Clinic Shut Down

Ten people – including three Brooklynites – were arrested and charged for their roles in an alleged $70 million scheme to defraud Medicaid and Medicare by submitting phony claims to the programs through three sham medical clinics, including one based on Avenue V. The bust Read More …

Young Adults Need Estate Planning Too

In our society, not enough pressure is put on young people to plan ahead. We think of estate planning as something only the wealthy and the elderly take part in, but in reality, many of us realize the need to plan ahead when it is too Read More …

Avoid the Drama: Plan Ahead

Many times, the conversation about what to do when a loved one passes on is avoided. It becomes too uncomfortable to speak about, thus leaving the topic untouched. This becomes a problem later on in life, as was the case with the Royals. The Royals’ Read More …

Based on a true story (If you want to leave your assets to somebody abroad)

Uncle Sam and the Case for Inheriting Foreign Assets ​In 2011, I got a call from a client in Moscow. Here is what happened. The client’s uncle (let’s name him Sam) died in NY in 2009 and left a substantial inheritance to his nephew in Read More …

Is it legal for me to fire an employee who is pregnant?

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 Read More …

How do I take care of my special needs child after I am gone

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 Read More …