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Game Warden, Kevin Frazier, and Talk Law Radio Host, Todd Marquardt, discuss how hunting season might change because of the covid-19 pandemic.

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Have you reviewed your retirement plan recently? Think your 401K is something that can wait until later? Listen about the new law effective as of January 1, 2020, a $1.4 Trillion spending package called the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 included the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act. Learn how these changes can benefit or effect you and your beneficiaries before it’s time to retire.

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Grab your family album and pull up your contacts as we explore Estate and Tax Planning beyond the borders of the United States, stay tuned to see what laws could either make your family tree flourish or topple under the weight of ignorance by not knowing about international treaties. For international estate planning, tax laws are of special importance because the tax treatment of non-US residents is very different than US citizens/residents in the US. Conversely, for US citizens with assets abroad, they need to be aware of tax treatment in those countries (for example, does the US have an estate tax treaty with that nation) and have an estate plan to dispose of those assets after their death. Iván is the Managing Partner of the Law Office of Ivan Ramirez & Associates located in San Antonio, Texas. His practice is focused on servicing both domestic and international clients with business planning, estate planning, estate administration, estate & gift tax planning, and real estate. Ivan is a frequent speaker for attorney, financial advisor, and CPA continuing education conferences on the above topics over the last 13 years. web: www.ram-law.com español: abogadoivan.com Instagram: ivanramirezlaw Facebook: Law Office of Ivan Ramirez & Associates

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Prepare to have the stereotype of Trusts only being used by the wealthiest 1% disproven in this new episode with our guest and sponsor Cheryl John, Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at Falcon Bank, helping us understand: what is a trust, what purpose does it serve, what does a Trustee do, and who might benefit from a trust?

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What does the Bible say about charging interest? Philip Doublestein is a pastor of Brooks Church and a missionary for Lutheran Intercity Network Coalition (LINC) San Antonio. Long ago, Christians discouraged charging interest on loans. Now, in modern times, the prevailing attitude and law allows interest so long as it isn't too high. The law in Texas even imposes a statutory penalty if someone charges interest that is too high.

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Judge, lawyer, jury, verdict. Most terms associated with the courtroom and one of the levels of moving through the court system to either prove or disprove someone’s innocence. But who holds the real power? Tune in when we ask Attorney Ben Davis what happens when a case: Reaches a Jury Trial The honor and responsibility to be a juror How a Jury is selected How accurate is Hollywood when an attorney makes their appeal to the Jury. Howard E. "Ben" Davis: Born on the east coast in 1947, Ben Davis grew up living a modest and Catholic upbringing. Ben grew up attending Catholic schools and eventually graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1969. Immediately following his graduation, the call to Vietnam launched Ben’s military career. He was called home to the United States in 1971 and assigned to the 5th Army headquarters in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. By 1973, Ben Davis began a new chapter in his life: his pursuit of a law degree. Ben graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1976 with his Juris Doctor degree. Ben made the determination to stay in San Antonio, where he would go on to establish himself as a prominent litigator, husband, and father of three. Ben’s oldest and only son followed in his father’s footsteps by attending the University of Notre Dame. After playing baseball for the Fighting Irish, he returned to San Antonio to teach English and coach baseball at TMI. His oldest daughter attended the University of the Incarnate Word. Since graduating, established a career as a boat captain, taking her from the coast to coast. His youngest daughter also followed in his footsteps and attended the University of Notre Dame and continued to law school at St. Louis University School of Law. Following law school, she returned home to San Antonio to practice law with her father at the Law Office of Howard E. Davis, P.C. Ben’s beloved wife, Jan, also works with the father-daughter duo as the firm’s bookkeeper. Ben has advocated for thousands of clients throughout his career, which has led him to be one of the most well-respected personal injury attorneys in San Antonio. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work as an attorney and his dedication and generosity to his community.

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If you're a renter or fortunate homeowner, listen in when we talk with Tammye Treviño, Executive Director of the Bexar County Housing Authority about the challenges to keep your place home: Renters that are cost-burdened and homeowner circumstances that affect ability to pay/repay. And this episode doesn’t just pertain to low-income or affordable housing programs but also foreclosure and eviction moratoriums. Renters: COSA and Bexar County TRAM programs for eviction prevention and temporary assistance with rental payments/eviction process/assistance. Homeowners: Mortgage deferrals and forbearance programs Refinance Programs/Loan Modifications/foreclosure process/assistance Ms. Tammye Trevino is the Executive Director for the Housing Authority of Bexar County (HABC) where she manages a $30-million-dollar public housing agency that administers Affordable Housing Developments and Housing Choice Vouchers with related self-sufficiency programs for low to moderate income families. As a Public Facilities Corporation, HABC owns 100% of 3 multi-family developments and is in partnership with other owners of additional projects through the assistance of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and local bond authority from the Bexar County Housing Finance Agency. Previously, Ms. Trevino served as a political appointee for the first and second term of President Obama’s Administration from 2009 to 2017. She was first appointed as the national Administrator for USDA’s Rural Development, Rural Housing Program where she administered a $25 Billion budget, $100 Billion loan portfolio and 16 programs targeting low and moderate-income families in Single Family Housing/Mortgage Lending, Multi-Family Housing and Community Facilities. She engineered new programs, delivery models and regulations that met the needs of the population served and contributed substantially to efforts to expand credit management programs into rural areas via nontraditional methods and supervised credit arrangements with individuals, developers and banks. Her desire to delve into urban matters led her to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Administration’s second term and she moved back to Texas where she was appointed the Regional Administrator for Region 6, overseeing all HUD activities in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. From 1999 to 2009, Ms. Treviño served as chief executive officer for FUTURO, a Uvalde, Texas, non-profit organization providing housing, business and community development including a micro-lending program for small businesses. She also served as the economic development director for LaSalle County, Texas, where her accomplishments included a lead role in converting a 47-county, South Texas think tank into a non-profit organization to work on regional economic development responding to the changing needs of its growing, and largely Hispanic population.

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This episode goes deep as we interview Law Clerk Haylee Palmer of Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. and retired Reverend Patrick Erickson to discuss the law and the gospel about end of life decisions. What would you do if you were in a coma/incapacitated, but no one knows if you want to wait for a miracle or wait for the light at the end of the tunnel?

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Hollywood has done a great job stigmatizing the process of surrogacy as a threat of "the other woman" or challenging the womanhood of those who may have unknown obstacles, the mental/biological/ethical challenges that the parties involved may face from their community, doctors, or even the laws in their state/country. Tune in when we are joined with Matthew G. Retzloff, MD, to educate us of the factors one must consider in this complex journey of family planning. Dr. Retzloff is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist with over 20 years of experience. He is part of the fertility specialty team at the Fertility Center of San Antonio, TX, and an expert educator/speaker in the area of minimally invasive fertility sparing surgery and assisted reproductive technologies(ART). He is a member of numerous scientific societies including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine(ASRM), the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology(SART) and is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Retzloff has been published in various peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fertility and Sterility and The Journal of Reproductive Medicine and is a nationally acclaimed minimally invasive female surgeon.

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Have you been watching the latest infomercials and wondering why the same product comes in a different name or design every couple of years? Maybe you had an idea that someone else developed before you could put it on paper? What kind of myths have you heard anything copyrights and their lawsuits? Find out with our special guest and Patent Law Attorney Roman Aguilera, Roman has a combined industry and intellectual property experience of over twenty years. His prior work experience includes project support for NASA, software engineering for Valero Energy, and consulting services for IBM. Roman has also worked in the research labs for two years at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition, Roman has served as the Director of Intellectual Property for a major university system managing the intellectual property and commercialization efforts for the health science center and university. Roman has a combined patent filing and prosecution experience of over three hundred applications in various technology spaces including mechanical devices, software, hardware, nanotechnology, medical devices, biochemistry, vaccines, and the electrical arts. Roman also serves as a guest lecturer for undergraduate and graduate level courses covering topics such as the intersection of research, commercialization, and IP.

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Tune in as we interview our newest sponsor, Alex Milzer with the Co-Owner for Senior Directory, with 11 years in the senior healthcare industry running a magazine and website for aging adults. "I enjoy working with local healthcare providers and resources to help seniors find the appropriate care and services to best fit their needs. My favorite part of my company is putting out great content that both seniors and healthcare providers enjoy." He is also responsible for writing weekly for their the Senior Directory blog, as well as shoot information videos. Website : www.seniordirectory.com LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-milzer-0ab0786a/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SeniorDirectoryASeniorResourceGuide Twitter : https://twitter.com/senior_resource

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Spring is in the air and half of us are still locked away indoors and that’s actually ok this year. So we want to change up your home a bit by providing you something a little fuzzy. Join us for a sneak peek at our guest Janet Dumas newest book “Blessings from My Cats” sharing: Our City's challenge with homeless animals, Janet's unintended odyssey into animal advocacy, the relationships Janet forged with her local feral cat colonies, their unique personalities, and so much more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janetdumasauthor/ Order your paperback or on your device: https://www.amazon.com/Blessings-My-Cats-Discovered-Boundless/dp/1946044571/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Blessings+from+my+cat+book&qid=1571684733&sr=8-1

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Ever wonder how you'd manage shelter in place without WiFi or a phone? Join us as we travel through history of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Infrastructure and Utility Coordination to Weston's company, Total Com LLC; communications services to urban, suburban, and rural communities in 29 states. offers a variety of services to residential customers over its fiber-optic and copper networks, including video, high-speed internet, advanced voice, and digital protection solutions. Offers communications solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses. Join us on the journey to Secure 5G and Beyond, and learn what's being done for Americans to have Broadband Access when COVID-19 cuts off our access to public gatherings. Weston Martinez podcast and business: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPO0yAySpbvC7gkEFeQLf-g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weston.martinez.31 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weston-martinez-5aaa261

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For those who are stuck in the city and wish they had a yard, or maybe some quality social distancing from your neighbors. There’s more to owning a ranch then deciding its purpose for business, leisure, or hunting. Tune in for a chance to get Jim Mullen's book: Finding, Buying and Developing a South Texas Ranch. Peviewing some chapters; Timing Your Purchase and Improvements, When to Buy, Managing the Smaller Ranch, or inheriting a private ranch/conservation ranch. Jim Mullen Ranch Broker/Wildlife Biologists Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quailpro/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-mullen-6b7683120 Send us your suggestions for the next episode/topic YOU want to hear on our comments on YouTube channel or Facebook page, you might get a shout out if it premieres for a new episode!

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Grab your family album and pull up your contacts as we explore Estate and Tax Planning beyond the borders of the United States, stay tuned to see what laws could either make your family tree flourish or topple under the weight of ignorance by not knowing about international treaties. For international estate planning, tax laws are of special importance because the tax treatment of non-US residents is very different than US citizens/residents in the US. Conversely, for US citizens with assets abroad, they need to be aware of tax treatment in those countries (for example, does the US have an estate tax treaty with that nation) and have an estate plan to dispose of those assets after their death. Iván is the Managing Partner of the Law Office of Ivan Ramirez & Associates located in San Antonio, Texas. His practice is focused on servicing both domestic and international clients with business planning, estate planning, estate administration, estate & gift tax planning, and real estate. Ivan is a frequent speaker for attorney, financial advisor, and CPA continuing education conferences on the above topics over the last 13 years. web: www.ram-law.com español: abogadoivan.com Instagram: ivanramirezlaw Facebook: Law Office of Ivan Ramirez & Associates

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Tune in for our new episode and guest Byron Cordes of Sage Care Management who will help us understand that planning for your senior years not only effects you but could save financial/mental/emotional strain on your family. “I am passionate about educating seniors and their families to find all the options they need for successful aging. Just as important is to weed out what is not relevant to them by narrowing the clutter and misinformation they may find. A personal passion is how dementia affects seniors ad their families. We need appropriate training and viable care options for these most vulnerable citizens.” Twitter: @sagecare Facebook: @SageCareManagement Web: http://www.sage-care.com/ Short Biography for C. Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM, CMC Byron is recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts in Aging Life Care, derived from over 30 years in the social work field. His writings and interviews on geriatrics, dementia and caregiving have been published nationally. He received his Masters in Social Work from the Worden School of Social Services at Our Lady of the Lake University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma State University. Byron is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas and holds certifications in Social Work Case Management as well as Care Management. He served as an Assistant Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, is a Fellow of the Leadership Academy of the Aging Life Care Association, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. In 2018, Byron was appointed to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders by the Texas Speaker of the House. He served as the 2012 President of the Aging Life Care Association™ and is a Past-President for the South Central Chapter. He additionally serves on several boards including the National Academy of Certified Care Managers, the South Texas Adult Protective Services Community Board, and the San Antonio & South Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Tune in for this Talk Law Radio Special - The Return of Ginny Funk, Program Director of the Alzheimer’s Association San Antonio Branch and Brittany L. Lastition, Esq., Associate Attorney of Marquardt Law Firm, P.C.. Ginny comes to announce the renewed vision and mission statements of the Alzheimer’s Association by leading the way towards a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia and a local events in San Antonio, Texas. We then get to interview Brittany Lastition breaking down the 5 phases to expect when applying for VA Service Connected Disability, going through the appeal process with or without a VA accredited legal representation, and many other factors that can vary between individual veterans. Whether this episode is for yourself or a loved one, don’t miss this valuable information shared by Todd Marquardt.

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Whether as the result of illness, injury, Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairment, or the normal frailties of aging, you may rely on someone else to help with your daily activities. You may need care temporarily or permanently, either at home or in a residential facility.

What is Long Term Care insurance?

Why the need to plan for it?

Tune in with us as we have our special guest Linda Wong help us understand the world of long term care and the sites she’ll reference:

What tools are you allowed to use to defend yourself and your property in Texas? Tune in as we interview independent Damsel pro Sherry Loftus from Damsel in Defense and a home security consultant Robert Plada with ADT give some examples.

Texas self-defense law and defense of property law includes the castle doctrine and stand your ground. Our mission is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to attorneys like Todd Marquardt and Brittany Lastition talk about the law on the radio.

Aired 2/22/2020  

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In the ever expanding cyber world, its easy to forget the different levels of predators stalking your Internet connected devices to take anything or anyone of value. Do you know the cyber security laws in your state and it’s requirements? Brandon Zumwalt has been running SecureTech, formerly Internet Contrasts, with the mission to help businesses better serve their customers through expert IT solutions since 2002. Whether it’s protecting: medical records, your digital financial files, or social media accounts, you don’t want to miss this episode

Aired 2/15/2020 

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No matter the occupation or your hobbies, the law will somehow be involved. Tune in for this special episode when we get to interview Former NASCAR pit crewman George Taylor and veteran junior racer/NASCAR super fan Bradley Dean as they educate us about the world of NASCAR and their regulations outside of personal injury and crashes.

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