Best Kristine Franklin Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 39 | The Missing Will: Aretha Franklin's Estate 23:39

1M ago23:39

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In this episode of Law & Pop Culture, Christine and Kristine delve into the intricate and dramatic saga of Aretha Franklin’s estate. Five years after the Queen of Soul’s passing, the battle over her estimated $18 million estate nears resolution. The episode explores the complexities and legal challenges posed by the discovery of two wills: a handwr…

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Episode 38 | Endless Estate Battles: Prince 22:13

5M ago22:13

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In this episode of Law & Pop Culture, we go back to a topic we've already discussed but this time with the latest updates. In January 2024 a new lawsuit was filed by L. Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer, managers of Prince Legacy LLC, the holding company that oversees half of Prince's estate. This lawsuit alleges that four of Prince's family memb…

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Episode 37 | Updates are Essential: Kobe Bryant's Estate 22:58

5M ago22:58

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Welcome to Law & Pop Culture, a podcast in which we talk about the trials and tribulations of celebrity Estate Planning. In this compelling episode, attorneys Kristine Carranceja-Gurski and Christine Matus delve into the crucial importance of keeping estate plans up to date. Focused on the untimely passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, the epis…

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Episode 36 | The Importance of Trusts: Matthew Perry's Estate 26:50

6M ago26:50

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Welcome to another episode of Law & Pop Culture, this time we are discussing the details of Matthew Perry's estate plan after his unexpected death in October 2023. Luckily it is clear that he had expert guidance and he is one of the celebrities who gets a 10/10 on our Estate Planning scale: he had a Trust in place. Listen to the full episode to lea…

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Episode x | For CCSO internal affairs, it's about maintaining trust 14:00

7M ago14:00

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Capt. Scott Eubanks has experienced many assignments at CCSO - from detention deputy to traffic fatality investigator. But his current post as head of CCSO's Office of Professional Standards is one of the most critical in the agency's mission to maintain the public's trust. From in-depth investigations to a computer system for tracking and identify…

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Episode X | CCSO members serving in law enforcement, military at same time 9:44

7M ago9:44

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Do you think it’s hard to hold down a civilian job while being deployed as a military reservist? Not so at the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Jason Cain of CCSO’s Intelligence Unit has been deployed five times, but CCSO’s support of National Guardsmen like him and other reservists assures them that they’ll have a solid career to return to.…

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Episode X | Keeping South Carolina's largest jail secure 10:11

7M ago10:11

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It takes a small miracle every day for the team at the Al Cannon Detention Center to keep the facility secure. From battling contraband to ensuring residents have secure visitation access, Capt. E.C. Luke discusses the Security Division’s immense responsibilities — all in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County …

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Episode X | SWAT not necessarily like what you'll see on TV 14:51

7M ago14:51

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It takes many expert law enforcement officers in various roles to make an effective SWAT team. Capt. Fletcher Ferguson says reality may not be like the drama of television - it may actually be more interesting. At the end of the day, the CCSO SWAT team's goal is for everyone to get out safely. Find out more about the rigorous tryout and training re…

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Episode 35 | Conservatorships 101: Britney Spears' Memoir 22:00

7M ago22:00

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On this Law & Pop Culture episode, we are revisiting the first episode of the podcast in which we talked about Britney Spears' Conservatorship (or Guardianship as it is known in NJ) and the legal battle she undertook to revoke it. This time around we get a fresh new perspective on how she ended up under this Conservatorship thanks to her Memoir: Th…

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Episode 34 | Succession: Real-Life Pt. 2 24:20

9M ago24:20

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Welcome to the fourth episode of Season 4! This time we will have a slight change in our format and will focus only on discussing a real-life case. We will discuss Rupert Murdoch’s Succession Plan from the highly successful News Corp. Murdoch's oldest son Lachlan will be taking over as the sole chair of News Corp and Fox. The 52-year-old congratula…

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Episode 33 | Bequests on Wills: Emma & Leona Helmsley 25:56

9M ago25:56

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In the final episode of our Jane Austen special, we are discussing the 2020 Emma starring Anna Taylor-Joy, later we talk about Real Estate mogul Leona Helmsley. What do these two women have in common? Bequests on Wills. Bequests are petitions made in these estate planning documents that condition how the assets are to be distributed, in Helmsley's …

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Episode 32 | What does it take to be a detention deputy? 8:42

10M ago8:42

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Capt. Emma Salters started her law enforcement career in dispatch. Turns out, communication was exactly the skill needed to succeed in her next step: as a detention deputy at CCSO. It was the right fit for her. Is it for you? Learn what it takes in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our…

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Episode 31 | Tips to keep everyone safe on Halloween night 8:08

10M ago8:08

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The flood of costumes and candy is nearing! As such, we’ve got Chief Deputy Patrick Morris on the show to talk about safety tips for kids, adults and motorists for 🎃 Halloween 🎃 which is just a few weeks away. In addition, watch our host, Oshia Alford, debate the chief deputy on the moderation of candy 🤔 and attempt to extract 🧐the location of his …

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Episode 30 | CCSO dive team takes on investigative and safety missions throughout the Lowcountry 13:43

10M ago13:43

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The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Recovery Team (U.R.T.) is responsible for more than 90 miles of coastline as they respond to various emergency, safety and investigative missions. Lt. Chad Barton, who is the dive team commander, sits down with us to talk about what it takes to be part of the team and the important work they do to k…

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Episode 29 | Detective continues to search for suspect in Franklin Caddell’s murder 14:24

10M ago14:24

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In the summer of 2002, police were called to a gas station in Charleston County after customers reported that the clerk was nowhere to be found. Responding deputies investigated and found the body of Franklin Caddell, who had been fatally stabbed during a robbery at the business. Detective Barry Goldstein talks about the progress of the case and ho…

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Episode 32 | Squandering Inheritances: Persuasion & Whitney Houston's Estate 27:28

10M ago27:28

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On our second episode, we are back with the Jane Austen theme where we talk about another one of her classics: Persuasion. This time the movie came out in 2022 starring Dakota Johnson as the protagonist Anne, and Cosmo Jarvis as her love interest Captain Wentworth. The movie talks about what can happen when one does not correctly handle their inher…

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Episode 28 | SC law enforcement, communities show outpouring of support in tragic week 13:53

10M ago13:53

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It was a tough week for law enforcement in South Carolina with the shooting of a Charleston County deputy, the killing of a SLED K-9 and the death of a deputy in Richland County. Sheriff Kristin Graziano talks about the search of a suspect which led to Master Deputy James Gilbreath’s shooting injury and the shooting death of K-9 Rico, along with th…

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Episode 27 | Sheriff’s Office sets out to increase literacy among those incarcerated 14:32

10M ago14:32

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Illiteracy is a nationwide problem that affects children and adults, and it’s something that’s not going to disappear any time soon. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has been working to help reduce those numbers locally by bringing literacy to residents at the Juvenile Detention Center and the Detention Center. Recently, the Sheriff’s Office …

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Episode 26 | What to expect during jail booking process 14:09

10M ago14:09

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As head of the Processing Division, Capt. Kieviet Driskell oversees the initial stages of a person's stay at the Detention Center. This includes critical searches for contraband and initial screenings to ensure detainees' needs or security accommodations are met. It's just the latest step of a career that has seen her occupy most every role at the …

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Episode 31 | Multiple Heirs: Sense & Sensibility and Barry White 26:32

11M ago26:32

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Welcome to the 4th season of Law & Pop Culture! This season we are dedicating the first 4 episodes to one of the greats of literature: Jane Austen. In this episode, we will discuss the book-turned movie called Sense and Sensibility starring Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, and romcom heartthrob Hugh Grant. Besides being a love story it al…

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Episode 25 | New mental health unit will work to help residents at Charleston Co. jail 8:15

11M ago8:15

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A new mental health unit will be opening at the Charleston County jail. The Restoration unit is a partnership between the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health to aid residents who suffer from a mental health disorder and provide them with more treatment options. CCSO Mental Health Director William Ma…

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Episode 24 | Steps that kids & adults can take against cyberbullying 18:21

11M ago18:21

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Cyberbullying is an issue Deputy John Adams is seeing more frequently at schools. As a school resource officer at Camp Road Middle School, he has taught classes on the topic, which can lead to some serious consequences for offenders. Adams talks about what kids can do if they find themselves the victims of cyberbullying and the signs adults can pic…

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Episode 23 | The disappearance of Tina Snipes and a detective's efforts to find her 13:20

11M ago13:20

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It’s been more than five years since 43-year-old Tina Diana Snipes was last seen on Edisto Island. Detective Barry Goldstein joins us on this episode to talk about the last time she was seen, where the investigation stands now and who to contact if you have any information on the case. He also gives insight on how detectives at the sheriff’s office…

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Episode 22 | Preparing for a storm and precautions to take to keep you safe 9:14

11M ago9:14

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A tropical storm watch has been issued for Charleston County after Idalia strengthened to a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico this morning. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is watching the system as the Lowcountry is expected to feel its effects, including lots of rain, on Wednesday. Chief Deputy Fletcher King is advising residents to be prepar…

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Spicing Up eCommerce Catalog Management: A Conversation with Vanessa Hung 52:47

11M ago52:47

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Ready to crack the code on Amazon's labyrinth and cash in on the colossal Hispanic market? Then you'd better brace yourself for this explosive chat with Vanessa Hung, a Venezuelan-born titan who victoriously battled the immigration beast with no backup plan. Vanessa isn't just some entrepreneur. She's an Amazon whiz, a wizard who can turn Excel gib…

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Episode 21 | How SROs are protecting your kids at school 12:42

11M ago12:42

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As school is starting back up again throughout the Lowcountry, our school resource officers are working hard to keep your kids safe. Chief Deputy Patrick Morris talks in detail about who your SROs are and the important relationship they have between themselves, the students and the community. Morris is also warning residents about a scam you need t…

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Episode 20 | Multiple residents receive degrees as new education unit opens 13:26

12M ago13:26

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The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office recently held a historic ceremony at the Detention Center where eleven residents received degrees, including the first ever female resident at the center to receive one. Sheriff Kristin Graziano talks about the residents’ great accomplishment as well as the opening of a new education unit, which already has do…

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Episode 19 | CCSO's new approach to mental health 15:04

12M ago15:04

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William Malcolm is CCSO’s mental health director, a position created a year ago that is intended to help people leaving the Detention Center gain access to resources that can help prevent them from being re-arrested. He also visits people in the community who have frequent contact with deputies. His goal is to limit the need for future law enforcem…

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Episode 18 | Detention career a challenge with promise 13:34

12M ago13:34

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A career as a detention deputy is a challenge, says Capt. E.C. Luke of the Al Cannon Detention Center. With deputies largely outnumbered, the task is a great responsibility. That challenge has been building for many years, but with strides in recruitment, it’s looking up. Luke talks about the challenge of this rewarding career in this episode of Th…

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Episode 17 | Meet the CCSO deputies who patrol your neighborhoods 12:26

1y ago12:26

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Community meetings are an opportunity to meet deputies who patrol your neighborhoods and to learn more about their work to make Charleston County a safer place. It's also a chance to meet Sheriff Kristin Graziano, who attends many of them. She discusses the effort and pays tribute to a fallen Newberry police officer - all in this episode of The Bea…

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Episode 16 | CCSO Juvenile Detention programs engage, inspire 14:31

1y ago14:31

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Family Community Coordinator Aesperita Pinckney of the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center has been working for the past year to engage youths and inspire them to achieve goals beyond the walls of the facility. Along with programs designed to mentor teens and equip them with knowledge and skills, Pinckney works to link their families with m…

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Episode 15 | Need school supplies? CCSO, partner organizations have you covered 8:44

1y ago8:44

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Can you believe it's almost back-to-school time already? CCSO is participating in several back-to-school events throughout August. Sheriff Kristin Graziano tells us how to attend and how to help out - all in this episode of The Beat podcast, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.RESOU…

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Episode 14 | After latest fatality, sheriff urges caution on roads 11:21

1y ago11:21

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The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office saw its 11th traffic fatality investigation over the weekend, putting the agency on a pace that could surpass last year’s toll from deadly collisions. Sheriff Kristin Graziano is urging motorists to take their time, pay attention and enjoy the summer responsibly. Also, learn about how you can sign up to be a p…

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Episode 13 | CCSO Marine Patrol a dynamic force on the water 15:06

1y ago15:06

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Deputies in CCSO's Marine Patrol Unit have a different sort of patrol vehicle: a boat - 11 of them, to be exact. From interceptors and small boats to landing craft and airboats, the team has the modern equipment and advanced skill to get the job done when the job involves the water. Find out more about the exciting world of water-borne law enforcem…

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Episode 12 | Chief King on the proliferation of bail scams 10:05

1y ago10:05

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Telephone callers are victimizing people with loved ones in jail, trying to trick them into paying money for bail through cellphone apps or prepaid debit cards. They're impersonating CCSO members, hoping to capitalize on victims' fears. CCSO Chief Deputy Fletcher King explains that law enforcement will never do this, and he gives tips for how to re…

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Episode 11 | CCSO Traffic Unit ridding streets of bad drivers 15:11

1y ago15:11

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Sgt. Charles Sebban of CCSO's Traffic Services Unit takes his job seriously: whether it's a resident complaining about speeders in a neighborhood or an intricate reconstruction of a fatal crash. That's because lives are at stake, he said. To learn more about the technical expertise required of Sebban's mission to root out bad drivers from Charlesto…

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Episode 10 | Sheriff Graziano discusses CCSO podcast reboot 15:02

1y ago15:02

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The Beat is back! Join Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano and host Oshia Alford as they discuss our plans for a revamped podcast. The sheriff and other CCSO leaders will join the show every Monday to discuss current topics or cases that need attention. So please follow along with us on The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sh…

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Mike Michelini - Cross-Border Summit, Look back on 400+ Podcast Episodes, Managing Multiple Projects 56:14

1y ago56:14

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Ready to up your networking game and connect with a high-quality network of people in Asia? Join us as we chat with the founder of the Cross-Border Summit, Mike Michelini, about the exciting fifth annual event taking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand this November. We'll discuss why this particular summit is a fantastic opportunity to build relationshi…

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Greg Elfrink Returns! State of the Market, AI SEO, International SEO and more 50:15

1y ago50:15

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Greg Elfrink, CEO of Empire Flippers returns to talk about the annual state of the market report and what businesses should expect when it comes to valuations, the buyer market, and more. We talk about the impact of AI SEO and International AI SEO We sum up with findings from the Vietnam SEO conference last month. How much is your business worth? G…

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Episode 30 | Another Succession story: The Getty Family 31:44

1y ago31:44

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In the final episode of season 3, we are going back to talking about Succession Planning and how the ultra-rich do it, and of course, the drama that can come from having all that money. We discuss the first episode of the 2017 tv show TRUST, which details the unraveling of the Getty Family and that famous kidnapping. Later in the episode, we contin…

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Plot Twists in Estate Planning: Mr. Deeds and The Presley’s 27:55

1y ago27:55

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In this episode titled Plot Twists in Estate Planning, we’ll be talking about what happens when a rightful heir comes forward, or when the person who is supposed to administer the estate gets replaced without their knowledge! We start with our movie starring Adam Sandler and Winona Rider: Mr. Deeds. Later in the episode, we discuss the dispute over…

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And We're Back! Rutger Thole talks FB Ads, AI, and of course - Chatbots 43:21

1y ago43:21

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Whatever happened to Manychat and Chatbots? How can I use AI to make spot trends and make quick decisions in my FB ads? How to balance life and business? Rutger answers these questions and more in a wide ranging conversation. Check out his new software - www.trendtracker.io And don't forget to check out all of my latest projects: www.seller.deals w…

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Episode 29 | Elder Care and Family Conflicts: Hanging Up & Sumner Redstone 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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This week we are once again talking about Elder Care and the conflicts that can cause in families. Let’s start with our movie. It is called Hanging Up and stars rom-com darlings Diane Keaton and Meg Ryan, and Phoebe from Friends herself Lisa Kudrow. Later in the episode, we discuss the drama behind another media mogul whose Estate ends up in an epi…

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Divorce and Asset Protection | A simple favor & Bruce Willis/Demi Moore 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

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In this episode of the podcast, we talk about protecting your assets through a divorce or separation, and how the actions may change depending on how amicable or nasty that process is. We begin with the movie: A Simple Favor starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, in which there are some questionable actions from one of our protagonists in regard …

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Wealthy Estates and its Heirs: Bernard and Doris & Brooke Astor 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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In this episode we talk about Undue influence, very large Estates, and the legal consequences of taking advantage of the elderly. First we discuss the movie Bernard and Doris starring Susan Sarandon as Doris and Ralph Fiennes as Bernard, in which Doris is a decadent Hollywood star and Bernard her new butler who ends up being her sole heir! After, w…

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Conditions on Wills: The Bachelor & Mark Gruenwald 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

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Welcome back to the second half of the third season of the podcast! On this episode, we will discuss Conditions on Wills. Some of them can be Conditional gifts, these are often referred to as 'contingent gifts' as they rely on the occurrence of the specified contingency. Which is exactly what happens in the movie The Bachelor in which Jimmie finds …

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Where is The Will: Flo Jo & The Greatest Inheritance 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

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In this episode of Let's Discuss, Law and Pop Culture we will talk about what happens when you create an Estate Plan and have a Will in place but for whatever reason, your beneficiaries can't find it. First, we discuss the movie The Greatest Inheritance starring Mena Suvari, which tells the story of 4 estranged siblings who come home after their mo…

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Failing To Plan Ahead: Death at a Funeral & Judy Garland 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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In this episode, we are talking about different scenarios that can happen if we fail to plan ahead, think of them as warnings of what you DON’T want to happen. First, we talk about the movie Death at a Funeral starring Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Zoe Saldana, Chris Rock, Danny Glover, Martin Lawrence, Peter Dinklage, Luke Wilson, and James Marsden, a …

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No Will & Underage Children: Lilo & Stitch and Kurt Cobain 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

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On this episode of Let's Discuss: Pop Culture and Law, we talk about the importance of having a proper plan in place when you have underage children and some things that can go wrong when you don't have it. We start the episode by talking about our first animated film in the podcast: Lilo & Stitch, which besides being about a little girl and her pe…

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Estate Planning & Non-Profits: The First Wives Club and The Paul Newman Foundation 27:18

2y ago27:18

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Welcome to the THIRD season of our podcast Let’s Discuss, Law and Pop Culture, in this space we talk about movies and celebrity cases that deal with Estate Planning matters and discuss if that really happens in real life or what they could have done instead. We are starting this season with a topic we have yet to touch on: Non-Profits and Foundatio…

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