By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. If you are someone who has worked many years and is approaching retirement, congratulations! It is quite a milestone to come to a point when you can retire after putting in years of hard work to provide for yourself and your family. As you...
8 Things You Should Know About Attending Physician Statements (APS) When you file your claim for short-term disability or long-term disability benefits, the insurance carrier will likely send you an Attending Physician Statement (APS) form for your treating medical...
Peter Casciano was honored to be asked to present a primer on disability benefits claims to the Paralegal Section of Maryland Association for Justice. MAJ is a great organization that helps Plaintiff’s attorneys fight for the rights of their clients. MAJ...
Meg Alexander, Esq. A giant myth about property division in a divorce is that all the property you and your spouse have acquired will be split fifty-fifty. This is not the case in Maryland. Maryland is an “equitable distribution” state, which means a judge will...
By Alexander Avila-Velazquez When applying for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA), one of the most important parts of your application is strong medical evidence. This includes notes from your office visits, discharge summaries,...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. The idea of estate planning isn’t fun. It can be daunting and even morbid for a lot of people. After all, no one wants to think about what they want their final days to look like or how they want their property to be divided up upon...
By: Amanda Vann, Esq. Gray divorce refers to those over 50 who are now divorcing. Couples divorce for many reasons, but gray divorce is surging, and we know why. Empty Nesters Many over 50 have raised their children and are now empty nesters spending more time than...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. There is a lot of hustle and bustle during the holiday season. Here are some tips to make co-parenting successful during the holiday season. 1. Pre-plan. Chances are you already have a pre-determined custody schedule that addresses where your...
By Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. The idea of preparing an estate plan can be overwhelming for many people. How does one begin to ensure that every piece of art, jewelry, knick-knack, and dime is correctly accounted for in one’s estate plan? Here are six indispensable...
By: Mary Ellen Flynn, Esq. Unmarried and married parents often face the same legal issues regarding their children. However, the law makes it somewhat more complicated for children born to unmarried parents. The first issue that may present itself is for a father to...
