The Special Needs Trust: Catering to Your Child’s needs
Contributed by Rosie Cisneros For parents of children with special needs, the death of a parent often raises a big question: What happens now? Parents of autistic and mentally or physically handicapped children know their children have special needs. And those special needs generally don't disappear with age. According to…
Live the Good Life With Time & Money
Contributed by Rosie Cisneros In the ultimate "how to" book on attaining financial independence and freedom, Dr. Albert C. Goerig - nationally known dentist, lecturer on financial management and Lodmell & Lodmell client - provides readers with real answers to enjoying the good life without the accompanying anxiety. From a…
A Love Lawsuit
Contributed by Rosie Cisneros Who says love doesn't cost a thing? Definitely not Joseph Bisignano of West Des Moines, Iowa. In early 2004, Bisignano filed a lawsuit against a former love interest. It seems that for two years, Bisignano tried to woo Mary Toon into becoming his fourth bride. And…
What To Do If You Are Served With A Lawsuit
It's Friday afternoon and as your last client has left the office, you dream of your weekend getaway to your vacation home for a little relaxation time with family. Your wishes to unwind over the weekend quickly vanish, as you are served with a lawsuit at 4:45 PM. To most…
Going Out On Top – Permission to Retire
Contributed by Dr. David J. Kats Ten years ago a young man contacted our company. He had just graduated from chiropractic college and was returning to the Midwest to set up his practice. As with many young graduates, he was eager to get into practice, and he built his business…
Whitehall Employment Law Tape Series
Contributed by Rosie Cisneros Lodmell & Lodmell recently partnered up with Greg Stanley of Whitehall Management to create a thorough and helpful six-tape series entitled, "You're Hired! You're Fired! You're Sued!" This tape series will educate medical professionals on how to legally manage employees in order to avoid future employment…
Cookies and warm wishes cause lawsuit for teens
Contributed by Rosie Cisneros Children performing acts of kindness can serve as reasons for litigation, one Colorado court decided. Two teenagers baking cookies for their neighbor found themselves facing a lawsuit after the delivery. Teenagers Taylor Ostergaard and Lindsey Jo Zellitti claim they simply tried to show their neighbors that…
The Retirement Myth
Contributed by Greg Stanley For over 15 years doctors have come to the Whitehall seminars to learn to save for retirement. Although the cost of a new home is substantial, $150,000-$450,000, it pales in comparison to the cost of retirement. Enjoying a non-inflation adjusted income of just $5,000 per month…