BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast

From Schlessel Law PLLC -  Estate planning should grant your wishes regarding the transfer of assets to loved ones. A well-designed estate planning plan can help protect assets, ensure business succession and help families avoid death or estate taxes. Your family can avoid losing their inheritance by using estate planning tools. These tools can be used for loved ones with special needs or elderly relatives that are eligible for government benefits.

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Schlessel Law PLLC

34 Willis Ave Suite 300, Mineola, NY 11501, United States

(516) 574-9630

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From Charlip Law Group L.C. -  Miami is a popular spot for boating. You can enjoy the great weather and open waters of Miami, which are ideal for boating. Although recreational boating and watersports are fun, they can also cause serious injuries due to overcrowding on waterways or negligent boat operators. In Miami, boat accidents are common. Miami has more boat-related injuries than any other American city.

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Charlip Law Group L.C.

999 Brickell Ave Ste. 840, Miami, FL 33131, United States

(305) 354-9313

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From Lebedin Kofman LLP -  A lot of people who are charged with DWI have never been exposed to the criminal justice process before. New York takes alcohol-related offenses very seriously and can lead to a criminal record that could follow you throughout your entire life. Do not face the system alone. We can help.

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Lebedin Kofman LLP | Criminal Attorney and DWI Lawyer

26 Broadway 3rd floor, New York, NY 10004, United States

(646) 663-4430

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From Lustberg Law Offices, LLC - In this episode, we explore the intricate details from the article 'Gun Possession Lawyer.' New Jersey enforces stringent laws regulating gun rights, possession, and ownership, often imposing severe penalties for violations. Understanding the complexities of these laws, including the Graves Act and the No Early Release Act (NERA), is crucial for anyone facing gun-related charges. Adam M. Lustberg, a seasoned New Jersey gun possession lawyer, offers insights into how these laws impact individuals and the importance of skilled legal defense.

Our discussion delves into specific firearm possession offenses in New Jersey, such as unlawful possession of weapons, possessing a firearm during the commission of a CDS crime, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun. We highlight the severe consequences of these charges, including mandatory prison time under the Graves Act. Lustberg Law Offices emphasizes the importance of obtaining a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC) and the conditions under which you can legally possess a firearm in New Jersey.

Listeners will learn about the strict eligibility criteria for obtaining an FPIC or permit, as outlined in NJ Rev Stat § 2C:58-3 (2019). We cover the types of individuals prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, including those with certain criminal convictions, mental health issues, or domestic violence offenses. Understanding these restrictions is vital for navigating New Jersey’s complex gun laws and avoiding unlawful possession charges.

Finally, we discuss common defenses against gun possession charges, such as challenging the legality of search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the New Jersey Constitution. Adam M. Lustberg and the team at Lustberg Law Offices are dedicated to protecting your rights and ensuring the best possible outcome for your case. Contact us at (201) 880-5311 to schedule a consultation and get the legal support you need.

Lustberg Law Offices, LLC

One University Plaza Dr Suite 210, Hackensack, NJ 07601, United States

(201) 880-5311

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From Paul J. Tafelski, Michigan Defense Law -  Michigan law regards drunk driving seriously. Those convicted could face severe penalties such as fines, loss of driving privileges and even jail time. Michigan's DUI is officially known as OWI. However, many people still use DUI every day.

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Paul J. Tafelski, Michigan Defense Law | Criminal Attorney and DUI Lawyer

2525 S Telegraph Rd suite 100, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, United States

(248) 451-2200

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From Kucher Law Group - How Does a Personal Injury Settlement Calculator Work in New York? breaks down how a personal injury settlement calculator can help estimate the value of a Brooklyn claim by weighing medical bills, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering. This episode explores how economic damages and non-economic damages are calculated, why the multiplier method and per diem method matter, and why any estimate is only a starting point when evaluating a New York personal injury case.

Listeners will hear how New York Insurance Law Section 5102(a) and Section 5102(d) shape claims after a motor vehicle accident, including the role of no-fault insurance, Personal Injury Protection benefits, the $50,000 basic economic loss limit, and the serious injury threshold. The discussion also explains how CPLR Section 1411 affects compensation under pure comparative negligence, and why insurance company tactics, local jury tendencies, and court procedures in Kings County can all influence the final settlement number.

The episode also highlights the kinds of cases Kucher Law Group handles in Brooklyn and throughout New York City, including car accidents, slip and fall claims, construction accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, workplace injuries, product liability, wrongful death, and labor law matters. Samantha Kucher, Michael Roitman, and Alex Rybakov discuss the evidence that can strengthen a claim, such as medical records, diagnostic imaging, police reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, pay stubs, tax returns, and proof of out-of-pocket expenses, while also addressing future medical needs, lost earning capacity, and the impact of severe injuries like spinal damage, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, scarring, and disfigurement.

The conversation also covers key deadlines and legal rules that injured people in Brooklyn need to understand, including CPLR Section 214, CPLR Section 214-a, EPTL Section 5-4.1, EPTL Section 5-4.3, General Municipal Law Section 50-e, and Section 50-i. With insight into the Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term at 360 Adams Street, this episode shows why a calculator cannot assess every fact that matters and why working directly with Kucher Law Group can help accident victims pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the full impact an injury has on daily life.

Kucher Law Group

463 Pulaski St #1c, Brooklyn, NY 11221, United States

(929) 563-6780

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From The Matus Law Group - Is an Irrevocable Trust Protected From Medicaid in New Jersey? explains how irrevocable trusts really work under New Jersey Medicaid rules and why they are not automatically protected. This episode breaks down how trust terms, control, and distributions determine whether assets are treated as available resources or income, and why simply placing assets into an irrevocable trust is not enough for Medicaid eligibility.

In this podcast, New Jersey trust attorney Christine Matus discusses how Medicaid counts assets, including cash, real estate, retirement accounts, and property held in an irrevocable trust. The conversation covers New Jersey Medicaid resource limits, spousal impoverishment rules, the Community Spouse Resource Allowance (CSRA), and why trust assets are only protected when the trust cannot pay you or for your benefit. Listeners will gain clarity on how trustee powers, beneficiary designations, and trust drafting directly affect eligibility.

The episode also explores Medicaid’s five-year look-back rule, explaining how transfers to an irrevocable trust are treated as gifts and how penalty periods are calculated using New Jersey’s penalty divisor. Christine Matus walks through real-world examples, timing strategies, and why planning at least five years in advance is critical to avoiding delays in long-term care benefits. The discussion highlights how mistakes in timing or structure can trigger costly penalties.

Finally, this podcast covers strategies to avoid Medicaid estate recovery, including Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs), life estate deeds, spousal transfers, and the caregiver-child exemption. Listeners will also learn about potential estate tax, capital gains, and income tax considerations tied to irrevocable trusts. Drawing on decades of experience serving families in Monmouth County, Red Bank, Toms River, and across New Jersey, The Matus Law Group provides practical guidance for protecting assets while planning for long-term care.

The Matus Law Group

125 Half Mile Rd #201A, Red Bank, NJ 07701

(732) 785-4453

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From Lustberg Law Offices, LLC - How to Beat a Gun Charge in NJ explains how defending against a gun charge in New Jersey often begins with challenging how law enforcement obtained evidence and identifying legal strategies that fit the facts. The blog highlights common defenses such as illegal search and seizure, lack of knowledge or intent, statutory exemptions, and negotiation for reduced charges, while emphasizing that New Jersey gun laws can trigger mandatory prison exposure under the Graves Act.

The blog focuses heavily on suppression issues under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, especially when firearms are discovered during traffic stops. It discusses New Jersey’s automobile exception requirements, including probable cause and the need for circumstances that are unforeseeable and spontaneous, and explains how a motion to suppress can remove key evidence. It also describes challenges to the initial traffic stop, including whether an officer had a lawful basis such as a traffic violation or reasonable suspicion, and notes how dashcam footage, body camera recordings, and police reports can be reviewed to test the officer’s stated justification.

How to Beat a Gun Charge in NJ also covers fact-based defenses tied to possession rules, including arguments that a person did not knowingly possess a firearm when it is found in a shared vehicle, residence, or container such as a glove compartment, bag, or under a seat. The post addresses narrow statutory exemptions under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6, including transport rules that generally require the firearm to be unloaded and secured in a closed and locked case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked in the trunk, with travel limited to what the exemption allows and only reasonably necessary deviations.

Finally, the blog breaks down the Graves Act and how it affects sentencing under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6(c), including mandatory minimum prison terms and parole ineligibility for certain firearm offenses such as unlawful possession charges under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(a), (b), (c), and (f). It explains when a Graves Act waiver under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6.2 may be pursued for first-time offenders, what prosecutors and courts may consider, and how probation and PTI can come into play in limited situations, including scenarios involving out-of-state residents referenced in the New Jersey Attorney General’s 2014 Graves Act Clarification.

Lustberg Law Offices, LLC

1 University Plaza Dr #212, Hackensack, NJ 07601, United States

(201) 880-5311

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From The Law Office of Ryan Besinque - Do I Have to Go to Court for an Uncontested Divorce? explains how most uncontested divorces in Manhattan and across New York City can be finalized without ever stepping into a courtroom, highlighting the role of the New York State Unified Court System and the efficiency of paper-based divorce proceedings. The episode walks through how judges review and sign a Judgment of Divorce when spouses agree on all major issues, and when exceptions—like incomplete paperwork or disputes involving children under 21—may require a court appearance.

Listeners will gain a clear understanding of what qualifies as an uncontested divorce under New York Domestic Relations Law Section 170(7) and the residency requirements under DRL Section 230. The discussion contrasts uncontested and contested divorces, explaining how disagreements can shift a case into litigation involving hearings, discovery, and trial. Key legal documents such as the Summons with Notice, Affirmation of Defendant (Form UD-7), Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Form UD-10), and Judgment of Divorce (Form UD-11) are broken down in a practical, easy-to-follow way.

The podcast also explores step-by-step procedures for filing through the New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street, including working with the County Clerk, using NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing system), and understanding fees like the index number and Request for Judicial Intervention (RJI). It highlights the 2025 Uncontested Joint Divorce program, which allows couples to file together, streamlining the process and eliminating service requirements. Additional insights cover mediation, collaborative divorce, and how tools like CPLR Section 2106 have simplified documentation.

Featuring insights from Ryan Besinque, Esq., this episode showcases the approach of The Law Office of Ryan Besinque in guiding clients through divorce, custody, and support matters across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Westchester, and Nassau County. With references to institutions like the University of Southern California, University of San Diego School of Law, Phi Delta Honors, CALI Award for Family Law, and the Manhattan Assigned Counsel Panel, the episode emphasizes practical guidance, reducing delays, and helping individuals confidently navigate uncontested divorce from start to finish.

The Law Office of Ryan Besinque

115 W 25th St 4th floor, New York, NY 10001, United States

(929) 251-4477

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From The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC – Considerations for Including a Family LLC in an Estate Plan explores how incorporating a Family Limited Liability Company (LLC) can strengthen your estate planning strategy. This episode dives into how a Family LLC blends the management ease of a partnership with the liability protection of a corporation, creating opportunities to preserve assets, reduce taxes, and protect family wealth for future generations.

A Family LLC enables the transfer of property, investments, or business interests to children and grandchildren at discounted values, helping minimize gift and estate taxes through IRS-recognized valuation discounts. Listeners will learn how this vehicle supports long-term asset protection, maintains family control, and can work in tandem with trusts to create a robust estate strategy. With looming changes in the federal estate tax exemption set for 2026, the relevance of this planning tool has never been greater.

Whitney L. Thompson, a dedicated Houston estate planning attorney and founder of The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC, brings clarity to the legal and practical considerations of forming a Family LLC. Drawing from years of legal advocacy and personal experience as a first-generation entrepreneur, Whitney provides insight into structuring your LLC, meeting compliance obligations, and integrating it with other estate planning tools.

Whether you’re considering transferring real estate, business shares, or valuable possessions into an LLC, this episode equips you with the foundational knowledge you need. Discover how a Family LLC can help you manage assets efficiently, avoid probate, and secure your legacy—while keeping control where it belongs: in the family.

The Law Office of Whitney L. Thompson, PLLC

4201 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W Suite 360, Houston, TX 77068, United States

(281) 214-0173

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