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Welcome to Bar Broads, Season 2! Did you know that there is more than $1.2 million of unclaimed property held by the Tennessee Department of Treasury? Did you know that some of it could be yours?  In what may be our tiniest episode ever, we discuss ways to learn if you have any unclaimed property in the state of Tennessee and, if so, how to collect it.  Tune in to learn how to find out if you are richer than you think! LINKS https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/tennessee-woman-sentenced-over-2-years-prison-submitting-false-claims-unclaimed https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-filing-false-claims-unclaimed-property https://www.wbir.com/article/money/consumer/billions-sits-unclaimed-in-tennessee/51-f8f5c777-661f-4a51-ba19-86d8fae54f5f https://fox17.com/news/local/tennessee-secretary-of-state-reminds-residents-to-check-if-they-have-unclaimed-money-nashville https://www.wgnsradio.com/article/70252/12-billion-in-unclaimed-property-tennessee-treasury-launches-enhanced-mobile-friendly-claims-portal

In this episode, the Broads discuss recent conservatorship policy proposals and updates on the Britney Spears' and Amanda Bynes' conservatorships.  Sources are listed below.  https://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/guardianship-battles-in-the-spotlight-spark-new-calls-for-reform https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/the-price-of-protection/freebritney-movement-inspires-law-aimed-at-ending-exploitation-and-abuse https://lawmagazine.bc.edu/2021/11/rosengart-wins-freedom-for-britney/ https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/03/amanda-bynes-face-tattoo-court-appearance-to-end-conservatorship https://www.newsweek.com/how-amanda-bynes-conservatorship-compares-britney-spears-1686868 https://www.them.us/story/free-britney-free-act-congress https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nation-world/national/article252900103.html https://www.billboard.com/story-arc/britney-spears-conservatorship/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/29/britney-spears-father-removed-conservatorship-ruling-latest https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/britney-spears-court-hearing-gain-control-money-1235020793/ https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/britney-spears-wants-choose-her-own-attorney-she-may-find-n1273876 https://www.billboard.com/story-arc/britney-spears-conservatorship/ https://www.blair-law.com/legislative-updates-from-the-2021-session.html https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/2022/02/10/new-bill-calls-required-conservatorship-training/6704969001/ https://officeofconservatorshipmanagement.nashville.gov/ocm-educational-materials/ https://officeofconservatorshipmanagement.nashville.gov/ocm-conservatorship-school/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/22/entertainment/amanda-bynes-conservatorship/index.html

In Tennessee, a divorcing party must allege a ground for divorce in order for it to be granted. What does that mean? Listen to the Broads discuss Tennessee grounds for divorce and surprisingly unusual divorce cases they have seen. Sources for the content of Episode 13 can be found below and on our Facebook page. Tennessee Code Ann. § 36-5-121 (i) Tennessee Code Ann. § 36-4-101 Schwalb v. Schwalb, 39 Tenn. App. 306, 282 S.W.2d 661, 1955 Tenn. App. LEXIS 71 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1955)  McClanahan v. McClanahan, 104 Tenn. 217, 56 S.W. 858, 1899 Tenn. LEXIS 30 (1900) 

Tomato potato.  Do the words that you choose matter to the Social Security Administration? They do if the words are not the truth! Don't be a fibber face and commit perjury.  Tune in as the Broads discuss recent cases where where people suffered the consequences off hiding the truth from the Social Security Administration. Sources for the content of Episode 12 can be found below and on our Facebook page. https://oig.ssa.gov/audits-and-investigations/investigations/former-bank-teller-pleads-guilty-embezzling-social-security   https://oig.ssa.gov/audits-and-investigations/investigations/shreveport-trauma-surgeon-sentenced-stealing-more-200000   https://oig.ssa.gov/audits-and-investigations/investigations/east-haven-man-pleads-guilty-theft-social-security-benefits  

The Brit-Brit conservatorship saga continues as the Bar Broads explore a key factor missing in Brit's California conservatorship - and she asks for someone to remain in the driver seat of her conservatorship. Sources for this episode include the one and only TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED and this informative opinion piece about the state of California Conservatorship proceedings.  https://www.trustontrial.com/2019/05/the-uncertain-role-of-court-appointed-counsel-in-california-conservatorship-cases/ 

*YES, THIS EPISODE IS OUT OF ORDER! STAY TUNED FOR EPISODE 10 - THE CONTINUING CONSERVATORSHIP OF BRITNEY* What has the NRA been up to? That's what one bankruptcy judge wants to know after the NRA filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy case.  The Broads discuss how the case went down and why it was dismissed. Tune in for more! Links and sources for this episode are below:   https://www.npr.org/2021/05/11/995934682/judge-dismisses-nra-bankruptcy-case-heightening-risk-for-dissolution-of-group   https://apnews.com/article/nra-bankruptcy-dismissed-a281b888b64d391374f24539a820d60f   https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-ap-top-news-new-york-lawsuits-dc-wire-056b7845ad1a35a68a4bf837329d9f6f   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35261394   https://www.starsinsider.com/celebrity/448669/notable-nra-members-and-pro-gun-celebrities   https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/28/nra-bankruptcy-national-rifle-association-chapter-11/6657581002/   https://illinoisnewstoday.com/judge-dismisses-nra-bankruptcy-case-and-increases-risk-of-group-dissolution/190762/  

The Bar Broads dive deep into the Britney Spears headlines and explore conservatorships and Brit's current sitch came to be.  Tune in for part one of a series on the legal vehicle that is conservatorships while the Broads explore how Britney's conservatorship came into being and the impact of a conservatorship. 

What legal tools do you have in place for the future? Do you have a plan for your loved ones to follow if something goes wrong? Join the Bar Broads as they dive into the benefits of Powers of Attorney, how to get one in place, and pitfalls to avoid.  Articles referenced in this episode: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/power-of-attorney-seniors-elder-abuse-senior-financial-crime-1.5476820 https://www.ecallahan.com/case/power-of-attorney-case/

You've heard the Broads talk about what NOT to do before filing for bankruptcy, now join the Broads for some "Do NOT Dos" before filing for Social Security Disability.  What should you NOT say to your doctor? Why should you NOT wait to file for disability?  Don't wait! Tune in and find out more!

Are you considering filing for bankruptcy? If so, there are some things that you should NOT do before you file. Tune in to find out the Broads' top "Do NOT Dos" before filing for bankruptcy. 

In part one of a three part series, the Bar Broads discuss legal jargon for your listening pleasure.  The first part of the series explores bankruptcy jargon and gives listeners some insight into how the bankruptcy system works. Sort of. And if you stick around until the end you will have the pleasure of learning why both broads failed as stand-up comedians. 

The Bar Broads discuss changes with the Social Security Administration in the Covid-19 era, Social Security scams, and what may be one of the oldest cases of Social Security number fraud.  To report potential Social Security scams, go to https://oig.ssa.gov/scam.  Protect yourself, friends, and family!  If you receive a questionable call, hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov.Do not return unknown calls, emails, or texts.Ask someone you trust for advice before making any large purchase or financial decision. Do not be embarrassed to report if you shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. Learn more at oig.ssa.gov/scam. Share this information with others! And... who is Hilda Mabel Witcher?? https://www.ssa.gov/history/ssn/misused.html https://buffalonews.com/2018/03/20/how-40000-people-used-a-lockport-womans-social-security-number/