Estate Planning

Our guest, Richard A. Courtney, Certified Elder Law Attorney, speaks with us about why we need Estate Planning, what an Advanced Healthcare Directive is, and why a Durable Power of Attorney is important.

08/09/2022

Most people pay into insurance so that if “something goes wrong” the insurance company will take care of them. What kinds of insurance are there? How much do you need? What should you say and to whom if you are in a wreck?Our guest is attorney Baskin Jones from Jones Law Group. <a href="https://injuredinmississippi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://injuredinmississippi.com/</a> For more information about insurance, you are encouraged to visit the website for the Mississippi Insurance Department: <a href="https://www.mid.ms.gov/default.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mid.ms.gov</a>There you can read about: &nbsp;Automobile Insurance And You, What The Law Requires, Liability: What You Need To Know, and Tips for Keeping Costs Low

In Legal Terms: Insurance

In Legal Terms has been so grateful that Richard Courtney has been a guest on our show to discuss Estate Planning, Elder Law, Special Needs Law and other topics. You’ll find links to all his broadcasts on the information for this recording. In Legal Terms is heard live Tuesdays at 10am Central on MPB Think Radio and at mpb online / radio <a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/</a> 03/08/2022 Wills <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-with-richard-courtney" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-with-richard-courtney</a>10/12/2021Elder Abuse <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-elder-abuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-elder-abuse</a>04/13/2021 Executors <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-executor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-executor</a>10/27/2020 Special Needs Law <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-special-needs-law" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-special-needs-law</a>07/02/2019 Gap Act <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-gap-act" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-gap-act</a>05/14/2019 Wills and Probate <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-and-probate-and-executors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-and-probate-and-executors</a>08/08/2017 Estate Planning <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625766b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625766b</a>10/28/2016 Special Needs Law Month <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625768b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625768b</a>

In Legal Terms: guest Richard Courtney

08/02/2022

Do you have what it takes to be a public servant? What DOES it take to be a public servant? We’ll learn how a Mississippian can run for a political office with our guest, Secretary of State Michael Watson. <a href="https://www.sos.ms.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sos.ms.gov/</a> 2022 Candidate Qualifying Guide <a href="https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/2022%20Candidate%20Qualifying%20Guide_FINAL.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/2022%20Candidate%20Qualifying%20Guide_FINAL.pdf</a> Voter Registration Tool Kit: <a href="https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/VoterRegistrationToolkit062922.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Elections/VoterRegistrationToolkit062922.pdf</a>

In Legal Terms: Candidate Qualifying

07/26/2022

We’re pleased to welcome back from the Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project, attorneys Seirra Williams and Gayla Carpenter-Sanders, Executive Director and General Counsel. They’ll tell us about their upcoming clinics and about their services. <a href="https://mvlp.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mvlp.org/</a> 3/30/2021 In Legal Terms: MVLP <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-mvlp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-mvlp</a>9/24/2019 In Legal Terms: Expungements <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-expungments" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-expungments</a> Need help and qualify? <a href="https://ms.freelegalanswers.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ms.freelegalanswers.org/</a><a href="https://mvlp.org/clinics" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mvlp.org/clinics</a><ul><li>July 29, 2022 - Hinds County Legal Clinic</li><li>August 3, 2022 - Winston County Legal Clinic (Wills, AHD, POA)</li><li>August 26, 2022 - Simpson County Guardianship Clinic</li><li>September 16, 2022 - Harrison County Guardianship Clinic</li><li>October 6, 2022 - Lafayette County Guardianship Clinic</li><li>Sunflower &amp; Humphreys County Legal Clinic</li></ul>

In Legal Terms: MVLP 2022

07/19/2022

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall are all lovely seasons but fleeting. It’s always tax season though. Whether you need to finish up from last year, get the jump on this year, or just learn some new information, it’s always time for a tax show with our favorite tax guru Professor Richard Gershon of the University Of Mississippi School Of Law. If you’ve had other folks prepare your tax returns for you, the IRS has gotten much more “user friendly” <a href="https://www.irs.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.irs.gov/</a> has a “file your taxes for free” spot with information and links to software you can use. The IRS is hiring 470 revenue agents who will specialize in auditing or examining both individual and business taxpayers nationwide. These positions are at grades 5-12 in the federal civil service system with a base pay ranging from $31,083 to $68,299. Throughout July, the IRS is holding a series of virtual information sessions for interested applicants. <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/special-virtual-sessions-coming-up-for-those-interested-in-compliance-positions-irs-hiring-470-revenue-agents" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/special-virtual-sessions-coming-up-for-those-interested-in-compliance-positions-irs-hiring-470-revenue-agents</a>

In Legal Terms: Income Taxes

07/12/2022

What's the difference between defamation, lies, exaggeration, and free speech? And what is permissible in the eyes of the law? Professor Gershon instructs us and takes your questions.&nbsp;Want to read more? Here are some websites:Justice Thomas Wants The Court To ‘Reconsider’ Its First Amendment Jurisprudence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/justice-thomas-wants-the-court-to-reconsider-its-first-amendment-jurisprudence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abovethelaw.com/2019/02/justice-thomas-wants-the-court-to-reconsider-its-first-amendment-jurisprudence/</a>&nbsp;New York Times Company&nbsp;v.Sullivan&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/39" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.oyez.org/cases/1963/39</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Can An Opinion Be Defamatory?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.minclaw.com/legal-resource-center/what-is-defamation/can-opinion-defamatory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.minclaw.com/legal-resource-center/what-is-defamation/can-opinion-defamatory/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exploring Constitutional Law&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/lying.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/lying.html</a>Constitution Check: Is lying ever protected by the First Amendment?&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/constitution-check-is-lying-ever-protected-by-the-first-amendment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/constitution-check-is-lying-ever-protected-by-the-first-amendment</a>Defamation and Social Media: What You Need To Know&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/defamation-and-social-media--what-you-need-to-know.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/defamation-and-social-media--what-you-need-to-know.html</a>PARODY &amp; SATIRE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-speech-2/arts-first-amendment-overview/parody-satire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.freedomforuminstitute.org/first-amendment-center/topics/freedom-of-speech-2/arts-first-amendment-overview/parody-satire/</a>

In Legal Terms: Freedom of Speech Encore

07/05/2022

One year ago, our guest on the show was Professor Yvette Butler who specializes in racial justice, economic justice, criminal system reform, civil rights, and civil liberties. When she was on the show, we discussed the then just argued Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. If you haven’t heard, the US Supreme court released its ruling. We’ll discuss that today. <a href="https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/yvette-butler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://law.olemiss.edu/faculty-directory/yvette-butler/</a> Judge won’t block law banning most Mississippi abortions - by MPB News Published on July 5, 2022<a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/judge-wont-block-law-banning-most-mississippi-abortions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/judge-wont-block-law-banning-most-mississippi-abortions/</a> If you want more information on Supreme Court rulings<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.supremecourt.gov/</a> Professor Butler was a guest on our show in June of 2021 just after Dobbs v. Jackson WHO&nbsp;was argued. You can listen to that broadcast on our podcast to take you back to our thoughts a year ago. <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-abortion-ban-case" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-ms-abortion-ban-case</a>

In Legal Terms: Dobbs in 2022

06/28/2022

Do you dream of starting your own business? Do you and some friends have an idea for a business? Our guest today is William Bettis, an Attorney with Butler Snow to answer our questions about starting a business. <a href="https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/william-bettis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/william-bettis/</a> The Mississippi Secretary of State’s office website has some information about starting a business. <a href="https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Business%20Entities%20(Clean).pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/Business/Business%20Entities%20(Clean).pdf</a> 2/20/2018 In Legal Terms: Starting a Business <a href="http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257653" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c9966257653</a>

In Legal Terms: Business Law

06/21/2022

We really want you to call in for this show! It's the first day of summer so we thought we’d do a lite fluffy topic: what laws should people abide by more? What ticks you off? Or you could say what laws should be enforced more? Auto Correct: Pet Peeves YouTube podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s5CCoK2G64" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s5CCoK2G64</a> <ul><li>Turn signals</li><li>Taking up more than one parking space</li><li>The Johnson Amendment</li><li>Corruption of government officials</li><li>Fulling funding the IRS</li><li>Enforcing Civil Rights laws</li><li>Flag etiquette</li><li>Tailgating</li><li>Subpoenas and contempt of court</li><li>Jury duty</li><li>Follow laws</li><li>Repeal mandatory sentencing laws</li><li>Threatening statements</li></ul><a href="https://grassodefense.com/5-most-frequently-broken-laws/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://grassodefense.com/5-most-frequently-broken-laws/</a><a href="https://www.herrmanandherrman.com/blog/5-driving-laws-you-didnt-know-you-were-breaking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.herrmanandherrman.com/blog/5-driving-laws-you-didnt-know-you-were-breaking/</a>

In Legal Terms: Abide / Enforce Laws

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<h2>email: legalterms@mpbonline.org</h2><h2>In Legal Terms, hosted by Professor Richard Gershon from the University of Mississippi School of Law with some of Mississippi's top legal leaders and experts as guests, airs Tuesday mornings at 10 am central on MPB Think Radio and on mpbonline.org</h2> Have you ever wanted to know the definition of a legal term? Do you find yourself wondering what your rights are when it comes to your property, marriage, or health? If you answered yes to one of those questions, In Legal Terms is the show for you. Tune in and learn more about your legal rights and how the law affects your day to day life. The show is set to consistently provide thought-provoking commentary and opinions on legal topics, whether local or national. Court trials, U.S. Supreme Court arguments, hearings, and other timely legal topics are all covered on In Legal Terms.

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