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Charitable Trust

Suppose you want to give away something valuable, like cash or stocks, but you want to give it to people who need it. And you don’t want to give it away all at once. What you can do is put that valuable stuff in a special container. Then you can appoint a trusted person to […]

Irrevocable Trust

If you own anything of value, you likely want to make sure your loved ones receive it when you die. So you put it in a secure box to protect it, but the box is so secure that you can’t change your mind and take the item out. Then you ask someone you trust to […]

Federal Perjury Charges

Making false statements under oath can mean criminal perjury charges. Some people give false testimony to help a friend in court. However, if the prosecutor or judge thinks you are lying, there can be criminal consequences. Being charged with a federal crime is always an extremely serious matter. If you are facing federal perjury charges […]

Federal Mortgage Loan Fraud Charges

There were a lot of mortgage fraud scams leading up to the great recession in 2007-2009. Mortgage fraud affected everyone, including homeowners, appraisers, mortgage lenders, and other real estate professionals. Since, then, new federal laws have been passed to crack down on mortgage fraud schemes. If you have questions about criminal mortgage fraud charges, talk […]

What Is Medicaid Fraud?

Many people with lower incomes depend on Medicaid for health care for themselves and their families. Like other government and insurance programs, dealing with Medicaid can be frustrating and complicated for both patients and health care providers. In some cases, a simple mistake on a form can lead to an investigation for potential fraud. Accusations […]

Appealing a Sexual Abuse Decision in Court

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to sexual abuse. After going through a difficult trial for a sexual abuse lawsuit, a survivor of sexual abuse may be devastated to hear the verdict from the jury that the defendant is not liable. Juries can be unpredictable. Even if you had a strong case, the jurors […]

Benefits and Risks of Filing a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to sexual abuse. Lawsuits can help victims of sexual abuse hold their abusers accountable. In many cases, the abusers are never found guilty of their crimes or even charged for them. A civil lawsuit for sexual misconduct may be the only option for sexual abuse survivors. Going through […]

Can I Sue an Organization for Sexual Abuse?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to sexual abuse. Even when survivors come forward, the abuser may not face criminal charges because too much time has passed or the abuser has passed away. However, the organizations that were in charge of some of these abusers may be held accountable for allowing the abuse to […]

Can I Sue for Online Sexual Abuse?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to sexual abuse. It can be difficult to escape online sexual abuse. Online abuse can happen anywhere, through your computer, phone, or online social media accounts. The laws have not done a very good job of keeping up with technology. Victims of online sexual harassment may be able […]

Can I Sue My Sexual Abuser?

This content contains sensitive subject matter related to sexual abuse. It’s an unfortunate fact that people who commit sexual abuse often get away with it, even when survivors report the abuse. The prosecutor may not think there is enough evidence to go forward with the case, or a jury could find the abuser not guilty. […]