Month: September 2023

Facial Rejuvenation – Non-Surgical Options

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Options exist to soften the appearance of fine lines on the face. In addition to BOTOX®, we now also offer DAXXIFY®.  DAXXIFY® serves as a substitute for BOTOX® and is effective in both preventing and treating wrinkles, with the added advantage of having a longer-lasting effect.

Click here to see the DAXXIFY® video.

We invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss the best options for your personal goals.

Daxxify

Two additional procedures that have been very popular with patients are threadlifts and designer fillers.

Thread Lifts for Facial Rejuvenation

Thread lifts offer a non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation. The recent launch of Infinity Plus molded threads, made by NovaThreads®, offers increased precision and accuracy for facial aesthetics.

  • How do they work? The threads are made of absorbable material.  They are placed underneath the skin to reposition overlying tissue to a more favorable location, while maintaining a natural appearance. As the threads absorb over time, new collagen is formed which will tighten your skin.
  • Where can they be used? The threads can be placed for lifting the brows, cheek, jowl line, and neck. Also, they can be used to soften fine lines, stimulate collagen, and tighten skin on forehead, around the eyes, lips, jowls, and neck.
  • More info: Results last approximately 8-12 months. No incisions are required. The procedure is performed in our office. No anesthesia is required.

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We Offer the “Designer Filler“

Fillers add volume to help soften and smooth wrinkles and contour the face. We are excited to offer the RHA® Collection, the latest innovation in hyaluronic acid fillers.  The excellence of Swiss science is now available at our practice.

Click here for a video on the RHA® Collection.

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How to proceed 

If you have patients who are interested in these procedures, please have them call our office at 657-722-1400 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Zeineh.  Your referrals are always appreciated.

 

About Linda L. Zeineh, M.D., FACS

Dr. Zeineh is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She combines over 18 years of experience with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in private practice with new technology and techniques in the care of her patients. Her first priority is the satisfaction and well-being of her patients, providing compassionate and personalized care.

A complete range of non-surgical and minimally invasive rejuvenation procedures are personally performed by Dr. Zeineh on her patients to achieve and maintain a youthful, refreshed, and natural appearance, including facial injections, skin tightening and facial/body contouring. Surgical procedures that Dr. Zeineh performs include: facial rejuvenation, body contouring, reconstructive and cosmetic breast surgery, and reconstructive surgery.

How to Select the Right Estate Planning Attorney for Your Needs

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How to Select the Right Estate Planning Attorney for Your Needs

If you were to look for an estate planning attorney via a Google search, you’d likely find over a dozen pages of hundreds of candidates.  It quickly becomes clear that simply finding someone to help you in preparing a will and trust isn’t difficult at all.  The hard part is in finding an attorney that is qualified and suited to meet your particular needs.

In this article, we’ll cover key facts that you likely want to know.  We’ll address questions such as:

  • What are some qualifications that I should look for?
  • How can I know if one attorney is better for me than another?
  • Is finding the lowest price and “best deal” the right approach? 

What Qualifications are Necessary?

At the most basic level, all attorneys are ethically expected to perform in a certain manner, including: providing clients with an informed understanding of their legal rights and obligations and explaining practical implications; be competent, prompt and diligent; maintain communication with the client concerning the representation; and conduct should conform to the requirements of the law, both in professional service to clients and in the lawyer’s business and personal affairs.  So, you should expect those qualities from any attorney that you might consider.  However, if you research some attorneys you’ll find that their review/references don’t always show high marks in these areas, such as slow-to-respond, speaking in legalese that confuses clients, lacking diligence in attending to a client’s specific needs, etc.  If you have any concerns after interviewing attorneys, it is suggested that you ask for references and look at online reviews as part of your selection process.

Beyond these basics, there are differentiating qualities that you should consider.  If you want a better overall, personalized experience vs. a lower-end/cheap price product, these should be important to you:

In addition, you will benefit from an attorney who has a “high standard of client care” that will make the entire experience more enjoyable and satisfying for you, such as:

  • Effective in day-to-day guidance, step-by-step directions
  • Clear communication and terminology
  • Do you feel comfortable working with them?

The Selection Process

Now that you know the qualifications that are necessary, it’s time to start the process of finding the right attorney to work with in preparing your estate plan. Here are some important steps:

  • Compile a list of candidates. Ask friends, talk to professional resources (e.g., your CPA, estate planning attorney, business attorney, life insurance agent, etc.), and perform internet research to identify a list of quality candidates.
  • Review qualifications (per above). You’ll want to have clear answers that make you feel confident in moving forward.
  • Contact each candidate for an interview. Ask questions that are important to you.  Get a sense as to whether the attorney cares about your situation and is willing to invest the time to fully satisfy your concerns.
  • Make a final selection. Evaluate all finalists based on the same factors and most likely one will rise to the top, depending upon the attorney’s expertise/experience/reputation, your comfort level in working with the attorney, and rates, among any other factors that are critical to you.

How to Find the Right One

While the above steps simplify the process, it can sometimes still be difficult to sort out who is best for you … (READ THE FULL ARTICLE)

Specialized Estate Planning Expertise

At Mortensen & Reinheimer, PC we recognize that some of the most important decisions involve protecting what you have earned, and planning to provide for your loved ones.  If you need legal expertise in addressing your specific estate planning needs, please contact Mortensen & Reinheimer, PC at (714) 384-6053 to make an appointment, or use our online contact form. Our website is http://www.ocestateplanning.net.

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About the author:
Tamsen R. Reinheimer, Attorney, is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law (The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization). She has significant experience in all aspects of estate planning, trust administration, and probate. Contact Tamsen at tamsen@ocestateplanning.net.

FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS – refs

Recent Engagement:
Day-to-Day Management Services

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FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS:

Stop the stealing!

Business fraud and embezzlement involves deceiving an employer by misappropriation of funds.  It is usually a premeditated crime, sometimes performed through ingenious methods and other times concealed very sloppily.  Quite often someone in the accounting/finance department is the crook.

Why Commit the Crime?

The “fraud triangle” is a model explaining three factors that lead to an employee committing fraud: pressure, perceived opportunity, and rationalization.  Financial pressures (e.g., out of control expenses, expensive tastes, divorce, etc.) can be a tipping point in stealing cash or falsifying financial statements.  The “opportunity” arises when the employee realizes he/she uses a position of trust to commit fraud, usually with a low risk of getting caught.  The perpetrator then “rationalizes” the act by feeling underpaid or underappreciated, or the employer doesn’t really need the money, etc.

Recent Engagement

In this recent engagement, MyCFO was brought in because the business owner suspected something was wrong with cash flow.  He knew the company was making money but the bank account perpetually seemed to be empty.  Eventually, the office manager was suspected of having something to do with it.

In terms of responsibilties, the office manager was in charge of payroll and was fully entrusted with running it.  The owner never looked at anything besides the end result.  This allowed the office manager to exaggerate her hours and overtime, fabricate non-existent “ghost” employees, and steal hundreds of thousands of dollars.

MyCFO quickly identified the embezzlement, documented the crime, and provided information for criminal prosecution and civil action.

Broad Scope of Fraud Investigation

MyCFO’s fraud and embezzlement investigation engagements can involve a number of investigative techniques, including:

  • Reconcile bank accounts
  • Review payroll lists and personnel files for current/former employees (including start and termination dates)
  • Review withholding and benefit deductions
  • Trace schemes that move through third parties
  • Detect vendor kickbacks
  • Identify fictitious vendors
  • Examine processed checks, payments, and direct deposits
  • Identify inconsistencies in pricing on invoices
  • Track electronic transfers and payments
  • Scrutinize documentation supporting disbursements

Does your customer need help?

If your customer suspect fraud and embezzlement in your workplace, have them contact us today!

Fraud Investigations – PROSPECTS

Recent Engagement:
Day-to-Day Management Services

fraud

FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS:

Stop the stealing!

Business fraud and embezzlement involves deceiving an employer by misappropriation of funds.  It is usually a premeditated crime, sometimes performed through ingenious methods and other times concealed very sloppily.  Quite often someone in the accounting/finance department is the crook.

Why Commit the Crime?

The “fraud triangle” is a model explaining three factors that lead to an employee committing fraud: pressure, perceived opportunity, and rationalization.  Financial pressures (e.g., out of control expenses, expensive tastes, divorce, etc.) can be a tipping point in stealing cash or falsifying financial statements.  The “opportunity” arises when the employee realizes he/she uses a position of trust to commit fraud, usually with a low risk of getting caught.  The perpetrator then “rationalizes” the act by feeling underpaid or underappreciated, or the employer doesn’t really need the money, etc.

Recent Engagement

In this recent engagement, MyCFO was brought in because the business owner suspected something was wrong with cash flow.  He knew the company was making money but the bank account perpetually seemed to be empty.  Eventually, the office manager was suspected of having something to do with it.

In terms of responsibilties, the office manager was in charge of payroll and was fully entrusted with running it.  The owner never looked at anything besides the end result.  This allowed the office manager to exaggerate her hours and overtime, fabricate non-existent “ghost” employees, and steal hundreds of thousands of dollars.

MyCFO quickly identified the embezzlement, documented the crime, and provided information for criminal prosecution and civil action.

Broad Scope of Fraud Investigation

MyCFO’s fraud and embezzlement investigation engagements can involve a number of investigative techniques, including:

  • Reconcile bank accounts
  • Review payroll lists and personnel files for current/former employees (including start and termination dates)
  • Review withholding and benefit deductions
  • Trace schemes that move through third parties
  • Detect vendor kickbacks
  • Identify fictitious vendors
  • Examine processed checks, payments, and direct deposits
  • Identify inconsistencies in pricing on invoices
  • Track electronic transfers and payments
  • Scrutinize documentation supporting disbursements

Need help?

If you suspect fraud and embezzlement in your workplace, contact us today!