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6 Estate Planning Necessities for Newlyweds
The estate planning attorneys from Bodie, Attorneys at Law describe important essentials regarding your estate plan after you are married. The first thing you want to do as a newlywed probably has nothing to do with estate planning, but it’s critical to tackle this item sooner rather than later. Taking the time to sit down…
Read MoreFour Warning Signs of Financial Elder Abuse
The elder law attorneys at Bodie Law in Maryland discuss indications of elder abuse and how to handle them. The term “elder abuse” often brings to mind physical abuse at the hands of a caregiver, but abuse also may come in the form of someone attempting to illicitly control someone’s finances. It is important to be…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions Regarding Involuntary Discharge from a Nursing Home
The long-term care attorneys from Bodie Law in Maryland discuss common situations in dealing with involuntary discharge from a nursing home. Involuntary discharge from a nursing home can be a complex issue. Understanding the answers to some frequent questions may help to ease the process. The following tips can help shed light on the subject…
Read More6 Financial Considerations after Divorce
The family law attorneys at Bodie discuss outstanding financial matters that result from separation after a divorce has been finalized. The heartache and tension from divorce can have a negative effect on the choices you make. After the divorce has been finalized, there are financial key points that need to be addressed. With a clear…
Read MoreYou’re Ready for Retirement, but Your Savings Are Not
When the time for retirement comes you may be ready, but your savings may not. Unfortunately, half of workers age 55 and older have less than $50,000 in savings, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institutes 2014 Retirement Conference Survey. The attorneys at Bodie Law answer a few common misconceptions about retirement and maximizing your…
Read MoreEight Ways to Protect Yourself Against HIPAA Breaches
Breaches of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) occur more frequently than you might think. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), there is an estimated 19,000 HIPAA breaches reported annually. Any unauthorized disclosure of individually identifiable protected health information (PHI) by a covered entity, its business associate or…
Read MoreBefore You File: 5 Considerations to Make During a Divorce
The divorce lawyers at Bodie Law discuss things that should be taken into consideration before filing for divorce. The potential end of a marriage can be such an emotionally charged situation that it’s often tempting to act in anger … and without thinking things through. Stepping away from heated emotions to formulate a plan before…
Read MoreFamily Feud: 4 Things Siblings Will Quarrel Over
The estate planning attorneys at Bodie Law discuss the common areas of disagreement for siblings dealing with situations in settling an estate. A parent’s serious illness or passing is already fraught with emotion. But the aftermath can be even more difficult when siblings disagree about matters related to medical care or the settling of an…
Read MoreYour Retirement and “Honorable and Faithful” Service
What in the world does “honorable and faithful” service mean? Believe it or not, as an employee of Baltimore County, even having been employed for several years, you could be denied the retirement benefits you have come to expect. What’s worse is that the denial of these benefits may have nothing to do with the…
Read MoreDivorce Mistakes That Can Derail Your Retirement Plans
Unfortunately many people make major mistakes regarding their retirement long before a divorce. The biggest mistake for the economically dependent spouse is to fail to have retirement savings in their own name. During a marriage many people are trusting and make the decision to put all retirement saving in one spouse’s name, usually the spouse…
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