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In Legal Terms: guest Richard Courtney

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 https://www.mpbonline.org/radio/


11/20/2022 Trustees http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-trustees

03/08/2022 Wills http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-with-richard-courtney

10/12/2021Elder Abuse http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-elder-abuse

04/13/2021 Executors http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-executor

10/27/2020 Special Needs Law http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-special-needs-law

07/02/2019 Gap Act http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-gap-act

05/14/2019 Wills and Probate http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-and-probate-and-executors

08/08/2017 Estate Planning http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625766b

10/28/2016 Special Needs Law Month http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625768b

8/23/2022 In Legal Terms: Estate Planning http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-estate-planning

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3/8/2023

In Legal Terms: Airline Passenger Rights

A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel. Also: A consumer is entitled to a refund if the airline made a significant schedule change and/or significantly delays a flight and the consumer chooses not to travel.According to the US Department of Transportation: if you have a flight cancellation or delay that was controllable by the airline you might be entitled to:Rebook passenger on same airline at no additional cost for significant delaysRebook on partner airline or another airline with which it has an agreement at no additional cost for significant delaysMeal or meal cash/voucher when flight delay results in passenger waiting 3 hours or moreComplimentary hotel accommodations for any passenger affected by an overnight delayComplimentary ground transportation to and from hotel for any passenger affected by an overnight delayYou can also see what airlines guarantee that families with children can sit together. https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer  If you’ve got some flights in your future you might want to learn what’s the best option for you – Should you sign up for Clear? Or TSA PreCheck? Or Global entry? Each are ways, for a price! you can expedite your security screening at airports. CLEAR allows for a quick identity verification experience. Clear reduces your wait time even further by automating the identity verification process and whisking travelers to the front of security lines.With TSA PreCheck, you’ll get access to an expedited security line and reduced security measures. You can leave your shoes, belt and a light jacket on, and you can leave your laptop and 3-1-1 liquids in your bag. PreCheck is available at more than 200 airports with 80 airlines. It costs $85 for five years.Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) is an incredibly useful tool for the frequent flyer since it allows you to clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection in minutes after a trip abroad. It costs $100 for five years.https://www.clearme.com/ https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry https://www.tsa.gov/precheck If you have a flight to the European Union, and it’s delayed 3 hours or more, you might be entitled to over $600 dollars! I’ll have a link to the Air Passenger’s rights on the show information for this podcast.https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/index_en.htm https://www.tsa.gov/travelhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/03/2023-04494/airline-ticket-refunds-and-consumer-protections-public-hearing
2/21/2023

In Legal Terms: Wills, Estates, & your DNA

The contents of a will or the lack of one can tear a family apart. What happens if a new, unknow family members asserts they are a descendent due to DNA testing? We’ll talk wills and estates with attorney Kelly Kyle. http://www.kyle-wynn.com/ Kyle Wynn is an exclusively elder law and estate planning law firm serving clients in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee for more than forty-two years from offices in Madison, Hernando, and Diamondhead, Mississippi, and Arcadia, Louisianahttp://www2.courtinfo.ca.gov/rulesofconduct/files/tableofconsanguinity.pdfPast podcasts:06/14/2022 In Legal Terms: Wills with Kelly Kyle http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-wills-with-kelly-kyle9/7/2021 In Legal Terms: Draft a Will http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-draft-a-will2/23/2021 In Legal Terms: Advanced Healthcare Directives http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-advanced-healthcare-directives3/31/2020 In Legal Terms: Medical Directives http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-medical-directivesIf you’re interested in DNA testing for ancestry purposes there are large data bases which many people participate such as 23 and Me or Ancestry dot com. You can purchase home DNA test kits from chain drug stores. The website for the Mississippi Bar has a page for the public concerning determining paternity if you’re interested https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/determining-paternity/9/11/2018 In Legal Terms: Genetic Testing http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd2d695f9e59c996625763a