Tomato potato.  Do the words that you choose matter to the Social Security Administration? They do if the words are not the truth! Don&apos;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 

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S1 E12 - Perjury Fibber Face - What THEY Don't Know Can Hurt YOU

The Brit-Brit conservatorship saga continues as the Bar Broads explore a key factor missing in Brit&apos;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/ 

S1 E10 - Baby, you can drive my car!

*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&apos;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/ 

S1 E11 - "Not it, NRA!"... Strike 11 and you're out!

The Bar Broads dive deep into the Britney Spears headlines and explore conservatorships and Brit&apos;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&apos;s conservatorship came into being and the impact of a conservatorship. 

S1 E9 - You Drive Me Crazy... with your conservatorship llama drama - A deep dive into Britney Spears and conservatorships, Part 1

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-1.5476820https://www.ecallahan.com/case/power-of-attorney-case/

S1 E8 - Who has your power? Powers of Attorney for today.

You&apos;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&apos;t wait! Tune in and find out more!

S1 E7 - "Do NOT Dos" Before Filing for Social Security Disability

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&apos; top "Do NOT Dos" before filing for bankruptcy. 

S1 E6 - "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. 

S1 E5 - Bankruptcy Jargon - Your 341 Meeting won't be in a van by the river... probably.

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.htmlhttps://buffalonews.com/2018/03/20/how-40000-people-used-a-lockport-womans-social-security-number/

S1 E4 - What's in your wallet?

How are Social Security Disability hearings and Bankruptcy 341 different from other hearings? Let us count the ways!In part 1 of a two-part series, we discuss how Social Security Disability hearings are different from the hearings that you may have seen on tv.  We also discuss the structure of the typical disability hearing,  closed hearings, the types of information that you can access from the Social Security Administration in relation to a Social Security Disability hearing, and some Covid-19 updates related to possible delays in stimulus checks for some SSDI and SSI recipients. Links references in this podcast are below. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here

S1 E3 - "These aren't like the other kids"... or alternatively, "Two of these things are not like the others."

Today we are discussing how the legal system is adjusting to the challenges of Covid-19, the steps that different courts are taking to keep us all a little safer, what you can expect in the next few months as we navigate the brave new cyberworld of law, and a case about a man who chose not to adjust to the reality of life’s challenges and got salty about it instead. The impact of Tennessee Supreme Court&apos;s Orders on how local courts are proceeding in light of Covid-19. Telephone 341 meetings and Social Security hearings. A debtor gets creative with his bankruptcy case. 

S1 E2 - Law in the time of Corona and "Don't Get Salty About It"

We are attorneys Christina Stapleton and Holly Booksh and we are thrilled to introduce our new podcast "Bar Broads."  In this episode we discuss what the "bar" is, what "broads" are, and how we will bring the bar to our listeners. Listen to find out more about us, and why filers should not be afraid of stigma surrounding Bankruptcy filings and Social Security Disability filings. This episode includes information from the following sources:https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=broadhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jrose/2019/02/19/9-famous-people-that-went-bankrupt-before-they-were-rich/#761b790241cfhttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Bokrijk%2C_Ancien_Régime_lawcourt.jpghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bench_(law)#/media/File:Bench_Aus.jpgCall us if you have questions about filing for Bankruptcy or Social Security Disability.   You can reach Christina at 423-732-7081 and Holly at 423-928-8321.  Pictures, links and sources referenced in our podcast can be found on our Facebook page at Bar Broads Pod.

S1 E1 - Make way for the Broads - Welcome to the Bar!

Two female attorneys in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee talk shop, crazy cases and bring the bar to their listeners.

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