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September 19, 2023

Ransomware: To Pay or Not To Pay?

Healthcare entities are constantly experiencing breaches of different types and magnitudes. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your...
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September 14, 2023

What is Estate Planning?

Many people have a general idea about estate planning, but don’t always know what estate planning entails and how it can help your situation, your...
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September 5, 2023

Fake Healthcare Bill Collection?

A recent breach has led to unauthorized parties attempting to collect healthcare bills being sent to patients of Hospital Sisters Health Systems (HSHS). We can...
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August 31, 2023

Do I Need an Estate Plan if I Have POD Beneficiaries?

Yes! Some people think that they can effectively avoid estate planning by listing Pay on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) beneficiaries on their...
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August 24, 2023

Is Michigan a Community Property State?

No! Many clients believe that when they die, all of their assets will transfer to their spouse. This is not true. We can help you...
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August 15, 2023

Should Healthcare Entities Be Worried About Pixel Tracking and AI?

According to recent action taken by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the answer is a resounding yes. We can help you stay on top of...
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August 10, 2023

Preventing Family Disputes Through Estate Planning

In our practice, one of the worst things we see is a family torn apart by probate proceedings of a loved one or by making...
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July 27, 2023

Common Estate Planning Misunderstandings

Many of our clients have preconceived notions about estate planning. We often hear many of the same questions and assumptions, over and over. We can...
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July 25, 2023

Patient Loyalty: What Matters Most

If your patients are not happy with their experience, they may be in the market for a new physician. However, many physicians are interested in...
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July 20, 2023

Can You Protect Your Child’s Inheritance From Their Spouse?

Many of our clients want to plan for their children’s future, when drafting their estate plans. However, some of our clients are concerned about their...
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July 18, 2023

Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?

Telemedicine has continued to thrive in a post-pandemic world, but with the expansion of services comes the expansion of fraud. We can help you stay...
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July 13, 2023

Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute

If you have been following the news, you may have seen that there is a dispute regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate plan. Her sons are in...
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July 11, 2023

Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement

Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us. We can help you stay on top of the...
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July 6, 2023

What is an Irrevocable Trust?

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death....
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June 29, 2023

New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

We often have clients ask us when the best time to do their estate plan is and the answer is usually, right now! This is...
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June 27, 2023

The Dangers of the EHR

Electronic Health Records can be an incredibly helpful tool. However, they are not without fault. A recent warning highlights that electronic health records (EHRs) are...
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June 22, 2023

Estate Planning: 5 Things to Consider

If you are preparing to draft your estate plan with your estate planning attorney, there are a variety of issues that you will need to...
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June 20, 2023

How Do I Update My Compliance Risk Assessment?

Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When utilized correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems, and consequences. We can help you...
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June 15, 2023

Top 5 Reasons Not to Have an Estate Plan

We often hear many reasons why people do not have an estate plan or why they are putting off creating their estate plan. We can...
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June 8, 2023

Need a Practical High School Graduation Gift?

We’ve got you covered. If you know a recent high school graduate, you should find out if they have a simple estate plan to allow...
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June 6, 2023

Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?

When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there were usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many...
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