October 2019 The MLO Minute: By Dennis McAndrews, Esq. and JIllian Zacks, Esq. When an individual dies with a will, an executor is appointed to manage the affairs of the estate, and if the individual dies without a will or intestate, an administrator is appointed to perform these functions. Some executors and administrators operate under…
October 2019 The MLO Minute, By Caitlin McAndrews, Esq. For parents of kids with ADHD, executive functioning deficits, or many other special needs, homework time can be an all-out battle. Oftentimes students have “held it together” all day – the last thing they want to do at home is more schoolwork! Try one or more…
Fall 2019 The MLO Minute, By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of the Special Education Department Most parents in today’s world are forced to deal with balancing the commitments of work and family, but for parents of children with disabilities that struggle can be intensified by additional obligations related to their child’s educational program. For…
September 2019 The MLO Minute: By Joseph E. McGettigan, Esq. Few students contemplate that they may be the victims of gender-related misconduct, like sexual assault. Even fewer would ever imagine that they might engage in sexual misconduct or be accused of such behavior. If you are a student at an institution of higher education…
September 2019 The MLO Minute: Fall Updates from our Estates and Trusts Department Can I Leave My Estate to an ABLE Account Instead of a Special Needs Trust? By Lesley Mehalick Supervising Partner of the Estates and Trusts Department The new ABLE accounts offer an additional way for a person with special needs…
September 2019 The MLO Minute: College Classes are Back in Session and Our Title IX/University Discipline Team is Active September brings the highest monthly number of claims of misconduct by students at colleges and universities. Allegations of student misconduct can have profound effects upon the students involved and their families. Particularly damaging are allegations of…
August 2019 The MLO Minute, By Caitlin McAndrews, Esq. By now, most Americans know that legendary singer Aretha Franklin died with an unclear estate plan. Initially, her family thought she had died without a Will. Subsequently, though, handwritten documents were found in her residence, including in a locked cabinet and between couch cushions. Now questions…
August 2019 The MLO Minute, By Michael Connolly, Esq., Supervising Partner of Special Education It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and a new school year is about to begin in a few short weeks. For families of students with special needs, the start of the school year brings with it a…
August 2019 The MLO Minute As our firm celebrates our new name of McAndrews, Mehalick, Connolly, Hulse, Ryan, and Marone, we are spotlighting our named partners and celebrating their numerous achievements. These individuals are highly accomplished in our profession and are deeply valued in our firm as a result of their long and successful tenure…
Join us for a FREE Call-In Seminar! WHEN: Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 TIME: NOON About the Program: Students with disabilities face unique challenges each day, and the beginning of the school year is no exception. Caitlin McAndrews, Esq. and Jennifer Grobe, Esq., experts in the field of special education law, will review an important checklist…