The Legal Podcast Network

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Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of law and justice, bringing you compelling stories, insightful interviews, and expert analysis that shed light on the intricacies of the legal system.

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August 06, 2025 Dynasty Trusts: Protecting Your Heirs for Generations
Episode Summary
Attorney Brian Chew explores dynasty trusts, a key estate planning tool for protecting family wealth across generations in California. The episode details how dynasty trusts, embedded within revocable living trusts, offer lifetime asset protection for children against creditors, divorce, and poor financial decisions. It highlights their flexibility, allowing children to control trust assets without owning them, and clarifies their suitability for families with significant assets, emphasizing the need for professional guidance to ensure effective implementation.
Key Timestamps
00:00 - Show Introduction and Welcome
01:30 - Understanding Dynasty Trusts
05:00 - Asset Protection Benefits of Dynasty Trusts
09:00 - Parental Control in Dynasty Trusts
13:00 - Suitability for High Net Worth Families
17:00 - Flexibility of Dynasty Trusts
21:00 - Long-Term Wealth Preservation
25:00 - Provisions for Special Circumstances
29:00 - Modifying Dynasty Trust Provisions
33:00 - Unique Approach to Dynasty Trusts
37:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action
About the Show
Estate Planning Beyond the Binder breaks down essential information about protecting your loved ones and assets through effective estate planning. The show makes estate planning simple and doable for married couples, homeowners, business owners, and anyone thinking about their future. Featuring Brian Chew, founder of OC Wills and Trust Attorneys.
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19min
August 06, 2025 Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Episode Summary:
In this essential episode of The Estate Blueprint, elder law attorney Tom Begley shares insights on the most common mistakes people make with their estate plans—and how to avoid them. From improperly drafted powers of attorney to overlooking non-probate assets and missteps in blended families, Tom breaks down what families need to know to protect assets, maintain control, and prevent unintended consequences. Whether you’re caring for aging parents or building your own estate plan, this episode offers practical, compassionate advice that can save your family stress and money.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome and overview of today’s topic: estate planning mistakes
00:01 – Why a will alone is not enough if you become incapacitated
00:03 – The importance of an advanced directive and properly drafted power of attorney
00:05 – How long-term care costs can drain assets and what to do
00:07 – When to consider a Medicaid trust—and the risks of giving up control
00:10 – A unique trust option that protects your home while retaining rights
00:12 – Common pitfalls of relying solely on wills to distribute assets
00:14 – How joint accounts and beneficiary designations override your will
00:16 – The dangers of naming minor children or just one child on accounts
00:18 – Who should you appoint as executor or power of attorney?
00:21 – Why integrity and common sense matter more than birth order
00:23 – The challenges of blended families and second marriages
00:26 – Why DIY wills and internet estate planning are risky
00:28 – Final thoughts: get specialized legal advice before it’s too late

About the Show:
The Estate Blueprint is your trusted guide to building a secure future through smart estate planning. Hosted by Tom Begley, a veteran elder law attorney, each episode brings practical legal insights, compassionate advice, and real-world strategies to protect your family, your legacy, and your peace of mind.

Visit https://begley3law.com/ to schedule a consultation or explore resources to start or update your estate plan.
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23min
August 06, 2025 AI in the Courtroom – How Technology Is Reshaping Personal Injury Law
Episode Summary:
Mark Shirian discusses how artificial intelligence and digital tools are revolutionizing personal injury law. He explores AI's impact on case management, from analyzing medical records to predicting outcomes, while emphasizing the irreplaceable human element in litigation, especially in jury trials.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Personal injury lawyers' contingency fee model
00:49 - AI's role in streamlining legal tasks
01:18 - Discussion on AI's limitations in replacing human lawyers
02:52 - Practical applications of AI in case preparation
03:31 - AI reliability in settlement estimations
05:20 - Privacy concerns and data security
06:24 - Technology empowering small law firms
07:03 - Future of AI in litigation

About The Show:
“The Millennial Lawyer Podcast” explores modern legal practice through conversations with innovative attorneys. This episode features New York litigation attorney Mark Shirian, who shares insights on integrating AI tools while maintaining the personal touch essential to legal practice.
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9min
August 06, 2025 Special Needs Planning: Protecting Benefits and Securing the Future
Episode Summary:
Kimbro Stephens and Shane Cox dive deep into special needs planning, exploring how families can protect benefits and secure the future for loved ones with disabilities. They discuss different types of special needs trusts, government benefits, and crucial considerations for long-term care planning.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Understanding Special Needs Planning
02:48 - Explaining SSI vs SSDI
04:12 - Importance of Planning with Government Benefits
06:15 - Types of Special Needs Trusts
09:41 - Allowable Trust Expenses
11:48 - Planning for Future Caregivers
14:02 - Considerations for Different Levels of Special Needs
16:18 - How to Start the Planning Process

About the Show:
The Juris Law Podcast features Kimbro Stephens (Managing Attorney) and Shane Cox (Chief Legal Counsel) from Juris Law Group, sharing their expertise in healthcare and elder law to help families navigate complex legal matters.
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20min
August 06, 2025 Expert Witnesses in Trucking Cases – Who They Are and Why They Matter
Episode Summary:
Sagi Shaked delves into the critical role of expert witnesses in trucking and catastrophic injury cases. From accident reconstruction specialists to medical experts, discover how these professionals help build compelling cases and establish the full scope of damages for injured clients.

⏱ Key Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to expert witness strategy
00:45 - Types of expert witnesses in trucking cases
01:48 - Accident reconstruction process and evidence gathering
05:06 - Medical experts' role in TBI and spinal injury cases
08:20 - Calculating damages: Pain, suffering, and quality of life
10:39 - Dealing with defense expert witnesses
16:50 - Selecting and vetting expert witnesses

About The Show:
“Road to Recovery” provides advocacy and insights for trucking accidents with attorney Sagi Shaked. Each episode explores essential aspects of handling catastrophic injury cases, offering valuable information for both legal professionals and injury victims.
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21min
August 06, 2025 When Collectors Cross the Line — Your Rights Against Harrassment
Episode Summary:
In this informative episode, host Kevin Rosenquist and attorney Sara Khosroabadi discuss debt collection harassment and consumer rights. Sara explains the legal framework protecting consumers from aggressive collection practices, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and California's Rosenthal Act. She shares insights on identifying illegal collection practices, documenting harassment, and taking legal action against violators.

Key Timestamps:
00:07 - Introduction and episode topic overview
00:46 - Explanation of different types of debt collectors and legal frameworks
03:22 - Discussion on attorney representation and collector violations
05:06 - Legal limitations on contacting family members
07:29 - Discussion of damages and legal consequences for collectors
09:42 - Importance of documenting harassment and proper response strategies
13:09 - Steps to take when feeling harassed by debt collectors
15:31 - Brief discussion on bankruptcy misconceptions

About the Show:
"Navigating Consumer and Family Law Challenges" features insights from SoCal's trusted attorney Sara Khosroabadi, focusing on consumer protection and family law. The show provides helpful, caring, and professional legal advice to listeners facing various legal challenges.
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17min
August 05, 2025 When the School Says No: How to Appeal Denied Services
Episode Summary:
In this empowering episode, special education attorney Michelle Becker breaks down what parents should do when a school denies an IEP, 504 plan, or assessment request. She explains how to recognize the difference between informal school pushback and a formal legal denial, and what steps parents must take to get the “yes” their child deserves. Whether your child is struggling with reading, attention, or other academic challenges, Michelle provides a practical roadmap for navigating the system with confidence and clarity.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to A Peaceful Path
00:01 – Introduction to today’s topic: when schools say “no”
00:02 – Common types of school denials and how parents typically encounter them
00:03 – Why written assessment requests are the key to legal timelines and accountability
00:05 – The difference between SST meetings and formal evaluations
00:07 – What the law says: timelines for response and parent rights
00:08 – Why parental instincts are often right, even when schools push back
00:10 – Informal disagreement vs. formal prior written notice of denial
00:12 – Legal pathways: resolution sessions, mediation, and due process
00:14 – Building a case with practical classroom-based evidence
00:16 – Documentation that makes an impact: test scores, anecdotal examples, and red flags
00:18 – Real-life examples of how advocacy leads to support
00:20 – Final thoughts and where to get help

About the Show:
A Peaceful Path is the podcast that empowers parents of children with special needs to navigate the special education system with clarity, courage, and legal insight. Hosted by Michelle Becker, a Los Angeles–based special education attorney, the show covers practical guidance on IEPs, 504 plans, assessments, disputes, and more.
Visit michellebeckerlaw.com to schedule a consultation or explore more resources for special education legal advocacy.
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22min
August 05, 2025 On a Pivot Plan? When Amazon’s Performance Coaching Is Really a Push-Out
Episode Summary:
In this eye-opening episode, employment attorney Stephen Teller explains how performance management programs like Amazon’s Focus and Pivot are often used not to help employees improve—but to quietly push them out. Teller breaks down the legal nuances between being fired for performance versus laid off, how Amazon’s "unregretted attrition" metrics work behind the scenes, and the potential legal violations that can occur when coaching programs are used after protected activities like medical leave or discrimination complaints.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to the episode and Amazon’s performance management culture
00:01 – The difference between layoffs vs. terminations for performance
00:03 – Why unemployment benefits are often still available in performance firings
00:04 – How Amazon uses "unregretted attrition" to create stealth layoffs
00:05 – The real purpose of documentation: legal protection against lawsuits
00:06 – Washington’s at-will employment and its legal limitations
00:07 – The structure of Amazon’s Focus and Pivot programs
00:09 – How Amazon offers money to employees to resign early
00:10 – What happens during the Pivot appeal process
00:11 – Why these programs are designed to minimize legal exposure, not support improvement
00:12 – The shift in purpose: retention vs. risk mitigation
00:13 – Legal red flags when performance plans follow complaints or leave requests
00:14 – Why talking to an attorney early is critical
00:15 – How timing of firings affects stock vesting and severance
00:17 – Final thoughts and preview of Part 2

About the Show:
False Claims, Real Consequences explores the hidden mechanisms behind workplace retaliation, whistleblower suppression, and employment law violations. Hosted by veteran employment attorney Stephen Teller, the podcast delivers real insights for professionals navigating high-stakes legal scenarios in the workplace.

Visit stellarlaw.com to schedule a confidential consultation or to learn more about your rights in the workplace.
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21min
August 05, 2025Estate Planning for Snowbirds: How to Handle Florida and New York Residency
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Estate Planning with Bernard Law, estate planning attorney Daniel Bernard, who helps families in New York and Florida protect their assets and secure their future. Daniel dives into the unique estate planning challenges faced by “snowbirds”—individuals who split their time between two states, often New York and Florida.
From understanding domicile rules and residency audits to avoiding probate in multiple states, Daniel explains why snowbirds need a carefully tailored estate plan. He also discusses how trusts, health care directives, and powers of attorney must be adapted to ensure seamless administration across state lines.
Whether you’re considering retirement in Florida, already living as a snowbird, or planning to own property in multiple states, this episode provides actionable insights to simplify your estate planning and protect your loved ones.
Key Timestamps:
00:33 – What is a snowbird, and why does it complicate estate planning?
01:54 – Which state controls your estate if you live in more than one?
03:12 – Why some New Yorkers change their domicile to Florida
04:16 – How to legally prove Florida residency (and why New York fights it)
06:05 – The 183-day rule and how New York taxes snowbirds
08:19 – Why owning homes in two states can create dual probate
09:42 – How trusts help avoid probate in New York and Florida
11:08 – Are health care directives valid across states?
12:25 – Why snowbirds should have state-specific health care documents
13:29 – Florida’s homestead protection and its impact on trusts
15:21 – When to update your estate plan before moving to Florida
16:46 – Why milestone life events (like retirement) require estate plan reviews
About the Show:
Estate Planning with Bernard Law is a practical, accessible podcast that helps families protect their assets and avoid unnecessary court battles. Featuring New York and Florida attorney Daniel Bernard, each episode covers the real-world questions and concerns that come up around wills, trusts, guardianship, and probate.
Connect with Daniel Bernard:
Website: bernardestateplan.com
Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts, Probate Avoidance, Asset Protection
Locations: Serving clients in New York and Florida
Resources & Links:
Download Daniel’s Book: Estate Planning for Snowbirds – Available on Amazon or free at his office
Learn More: bernardestateplan.com
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18min
August 05, 2025 Force and Justification: Navigating Self-Defense in Illinois
Episode Summary:
In this informative episode, host Kevin Rosenquist and attorney Edward Johnson discuss Illinois self-defense laws, focusing on the "no duty to retreat" principle and the justified use of force. They explore real cases, legal consequences, and practical advice for those involved in self-defense situations.

Key Timestamps:
00:00 - Show Introduction
00:42 - Explanation of "No Duty to Retreat" in Illinois
02:17 - Circumstances justifying use of force in self-defense
02:51 - Discussion of "reasonable force" and court interpretations
03:43 - Understanding imminent danger and proving perceptions
09:31 - Notable case example: UFC fighter incident
10:45 - Types of evidence in self-defense cases
14:17 - Importance of legal representation in self-defense situations

About the Show:
Not Guilty: Lawyers, Guns, and Money features Edward D. Johnson III, founding attorney at Edward Johnson Associates PC, discussing various legal topics with host Kevin Rosenquist. The show provides practical legal insights and real-case examples to help listeners understand complex legal matters.
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18min

FAQs about The Legal Podcast Network:

How many episodes does The Legal Podcast Network have?

The podcast currently has 583 episodes available.