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Intro - Part 1
First program introduction to upcoming programs within this series
Intro - Part 2
Second program introduction to upcoming programs within this series

Auto

Auto Insurance - Introduction
Does everyone need auto insurance? What type do you need?
Auto Insurance - Liability Coverage - Part 1
What is Liability coverage? What about multiple injuries?
Auto Insurance - Liability Coverage - Part 2
How much do you need? What if you don’t have enough, what can happen?
Auto Insurance - Liability Coverage - Part 3
Recap- how much is enough? Recommended amount. What happens if you aren’t responsible for the accident? How can you protect yourself from “Insurance Tragedies”?
Auto Insurance - Limited Tort - Part 1
What does Limited Tort mean? Why Limited Tort is NOT recommended.
Auto Insurance - Limited Tort - Part 2
Limited Tort recap. What is a “serious injury’ and who decides it is one? What is Full Tort?
Auto Insurance - Medical Coverage
What is Medical coverage? Will health insurance pay? How much insurance is enough?.
Auto Insurance - Other Coverage
Wage loss, rental coverage, collision, property damage, comprehensive.
Auto Insurance - What to do after the Accident - Part 1
What should you and must you do? Should you call the police? Should you see doctor?
Auto Insurance - What to do after the Accident - Part 2
Who else do you contact, more actions you need to take.
Auto Insurance - What to do after the Accident - Part 3
There are 5 groups you need to talk to. Make sure to vocalize your pains to doctors. When to contact Insurance Company.
Auto Insurance - What to do after the Accident - Part 4
Who should you not talk to? When to call attorney and why is important to do this early? What if you think it is a minor injury, do you still need to contact attorney?
Auto Insurance - Uninsured & Underinsured - Part 1
What is the difference between the two?
Auto Insurance - Uninsured & Underinsured - Part 2
How much coverage do you need? Does it need to be purchased for all vehicles?

Church Law

Politics and the Church
Politics & tax exempt status, what the church can and cannot do concerning politics.

Dog Law

Dog Law
Is there a ‘free bite law’, dog owner defined, who is responsible, reasonable precautions defined.

Elder Law

Nursing Homes – Part 1
The controversy of Nursing Home Care. Is there a way to avoid on relying on Govt. assistance for Nursing Home care? What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Nursing Homes – Part 2
Is there a way to receive Govt. assistance and pass on wealth to your children? At what point should one start planning for nursing care? Is it a good time to discuss Nursing Home care when discussing your Will with your lawyer? Long Term Care Insurance planning.
Nursing Homes – Part 3
Is the selection of a Nursing Home up for the family to choose? Should you look for the Nursing home before the situation rises to an emergency level? Can a Nursing home evict a resident because of refusal to sign admission paperwork? What are the most common problems wean with admissions contracts?
Nursing Homes – Part 4
Admission contract - responsibility for injuries. Do some admissions contracts allow a person to be evicted for reasons not allowed under the law? Are there arbitration provisions under admissions contracts? When you see the provision, how should you respond (by challenging etc.)?
Nursing Homes – Part 5
What are the six reasons that a Nursing Home can evict a resident (Facility closes, Residents condition has improved, Resident is transferred or discharged, Resident endangers the health of individual in the facility, Resident endangers the safety of individual in the facility, Resident can't pay or doesn't apply for Medicaid to pay.)
Nursing Homes – Part 6
What are some of the Nursing Home Residents Rights? Does each Resident have a medication, care plan? What level of care is required for your loved one? What happens if a Resident's right is violated?

Estate Law

Estate Administration - Part 1
When do you need a will? Does a will address your children? Why do you need a will?, Should I have a lawyer or should I use one of the "cost savings" kits?
Estate Administration - Part 2
Is there a req. in Pennsylvania to have the Will read? Is there a req. that those named in the Will, to be notified? Who keeps the Will? Why is important to know about estate administration process? What is an estate? What is an executor?
Estate Administration - Part 3
What kinds of things does the executor or personal representative of the estate do? Does the executor always get paid? What happens with a person’s Will and opening the estate? What is probate? What is Letters Testamentary?
Estate Administration - Part 4
What is probate (recap)? Does one need a lawyer to help with the process? Does the administrator have to give an accounting to the court on what they are doing? Is there a different process involved if minors are involved?
Wills - Part 1
Why you need a will, trusts, beneficiaries, will kits v getting an attorney.
Wills - Part 2
Wills and why you need an attorney.
Wills (Living Wills)
Definition of, Medical power of attorney, hospital living will forms, regular power of attorney

Family Law

Adoption - Part 1
Adoption differences from Custody & Guardianship agreements. Categories of adoption.
Adoption - Part 2
Process of adoption, length.
Alimony - Property Distribution
How is the property divided. Need based division of property.
Children and Youth Services - Part 1
When does CYS have right to come in and take children? What process does C&YS have to do before children are taken? Do parents need to be involved in the investigation? If abuse is suspected by any party, it must be reported.
Children and Youth Services - Part 2
When does corporal punishment become abuse and involve C&YS? Are there times that C&YS make mistakes and take the children with no basis?
Children and Youth Services - Part 3
Who does C&YS recommend watching the children after they have been taken? Is C&YS required (by law) to place the children with relatives? Does C&YS ever get involved with abuse or neglect cases with persons other than a parent?
Custody - Part 1
Is there a unified court system that handles all of the topics (support, alimony, etc.)? When does court determine where the children will go?
Custody - Part 2
Does the court prefer mother or father? How is the 50/50 custody viewed by others?
Custody - Grandparents Rights
Do Grandparents have custody rights and be part of a custody order? Visitation statutes. Do they ever have majority custody rights. How about other relatives rights? Are grandparents on "equal footing" (with Mom and Dad)?
Delinquency - Juvenile
What happens if a young child commits a crime? What circumstances cause the child becomes incarcerated? Can one attorney represent both the child and the parents?
Divorce - Part 1
How long does the divorce process take? Why do so many seem to take so long? Legislation to keep divorce difficult. Difference between fault and no fault divorce.
Divorce - Part 2
2 year vs. 90 day time period. Recap on fault v no fault. Definition of alimony. Factors that affect alimony.
Separation
How does the attorney at MMK handle Christians who want to divorce. Is there a separation statute in Pa?
Spiritual Issues
How to handle someone who believes the Lord doesn't want them to divorce? Can one party stop the divorce? When should the party seek more substantial legal counsel? Christians should have a Christian attorney.
Support – Alimony Pendente Lite
Separation - Differences between: Alimony, Spousal Support, Alimony Pendente Lite. At what point should someone talk to an attorney? Pastor consultation for those contemplating divorce.
Support – Part 1
What is support and how does it work. Spousal support and child support explained. How is support determined? Do not go to support conference without attorney.
Support – Part 2
How does private school education weigh in as part of the support? How does a college education weigh in as part of the support? Are there limits to what a parent has to pay in support? When does child support continue in cases where the child is over 18?

Guardianship

Guardianships - What is a Guardian?
What is the difference between a Guardianship and Power of Attorney? When is a Guardian appointed? What is the difference between a Guardian of a person and a one of a property?

Real Estate Law

Real Estate - Part 1
Buying or selling a house...do I need a lawyer? lawyers responsibilities.
Real Estate - Part 2
Help with real estate agent and lenders, etc.

Social Security Law

Social Security - Part 1
SS Disability, SSD & SSI, qualifications.
Social Security - Part 2
SS Disability, SSD & SSI, similarities, definition of disability, eligibility
Social Security - Part 3
SS Disability, proof of, doctor evaluation
Social Security - Part 4
SS Disability, how to make a claim, appeals & hearings, when to get an attorney

Zoning Law

Zoning - General
What is zoning law? Are zoning laws standard? How do you find out about zoning laws?
Zoning Enforcement - Part 1
Why are zoning laws necessary? If you check out rules and find you comply is it OK to start project? Do you need permit?
Zoning Enforcement - Part 2
How does municipality find out violation about and what are they going to do? What happens if you are cited? When should you seek legal counsel? First step of the process.
Zoning Enforcement and Appeal - Part 1
Why do I have to pay the Municipality a Fee? The board makes adverse finding, what are your options and next steps?
Zoning Enforcement and Appeal - Part 2
Setback issues and what happens if you don’t comply with the zoning ruling? What are the fines that the DJ imposes?
Zoning Enforcement and Procedure
What options can you ask for when in violation? Who proves that a violation exists? Can you ask for an exception? Details of a zoning hearing. Are there fees associated with hearing? When is decision made? If you lose, what are the options?

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