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    Reviewing Your Health Club Agreement (December 2011)

    A discussion on Health Club Agreements and the Pennsylvania Health Club Registration Act
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    • Effects of Work Activity on Social Security Disability (November 2011)

    A discussion on the effects of work activity while on Social Security Disabilty
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    • District Court Practices (October 2011)

    Interview of 2 local District Justices, including discussion on District Court practices in civil and criminal cases.
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    • Getting Divorced in Pennsylvania (September 2011)

    A discussion on the basic principals of divorce law and procedures in Pennsylvania.
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    • Social Security Disability Update (August 2011)

    A discussion with the District Manager of our area Social Security Office, Joanne Wolpert, on current issues involving Social Security Disability.
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    • Real Estate Tax Assessment Appeals (June 2011)

    How real estate taxes are calculated; procedures for appealing your tax assessment.
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    • Distracted Driving (May 2011)

    AAA East Central joins OWM Law in discussing the causes of distracted driving accidents, and how to minimize those distractions.
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    • 2011 Changes in Custody Law (April 2011)
    PA recommends - and some PA counties now require - mediation in the resolution of custody disputes. Learn about using mediation to resolve child custody disputes, and recent developments in custody law.
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    Federal Estate Tax (March 2011)
    This episode covers the extension of the Bush Tax Cuts, the Federal Estate Tax, gift taxes, the concept of basis and step-up in determining gain, and other tax issues.
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    Non-Probate Assets in Estate Administration and Estate Inheritance Tax (February 2011)
    Not just for the rich, the PA Inheritance Tax applies to most viewers, and understanding it can make the difference in how your beneficiaries get taxed. OWM Law sheds light on this complicated subject, as well as other complex issues, such as tax clauses in wills and non-probate assets.
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    Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax (January 2011)
    The Federal Estate Tax applies to estates that exceed a certain minimum value, while the PA Inheritance Tax has no minimums. An estate may be subject to one or both of these taxes. OWM Law focuses their discussion on the PA Inheritance Tax, its provisions and exemptions.
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    Guardianships for Disabled Minors (December 2010)
    If a minor is incapacitated, parents are the 'natural guardians,' but once the incapacitated person becomes 18, the parents must petition to become guardians. OWM Law discusses the petition and formal hearing process.
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    Health Care Powers of Attorney (October 2010)
    The living will is specific to end-of-life issues, whereas the health care power of attorney allows you to appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf if you're incapacitated. This episode explores the kinds of issues these directives address, and why it's important to have both documents.
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    Current and New Laws Regarding Expungement of Criminal Record (September 2010)
    Expungement refers to removing or eliminating criminal convictions from a person's record, including any formal charges, arrest records, indictments, witness statements, and all supporting information. Learn what can and cannot be expunged, and who is eligible.
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    Relocation of Tri-County Area Social Security Office (July 2010)
    OWM Law visits the new Social Security Administration building - relocated to Limerick - to tour the facilities and to inform viewers about what to expect when they visit the office.
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    Tax Assessment Appeals (June 2010)
    How is fair market value calculated? What can you do if you're paying too much in real estate taxes? OWM Law discusses real estate tax assessments and how to appeal those assessments for residential and commercial properties.
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    Health Care Reform (May 2010)
    Contrary to popular belief, the Health Care Reform Act has not cut Medicare benefits. The Elder Law Attorneys of OWM Law provide insight into the new law and its impact on the elderly, including Medicare Part C benefits, closing Medicare Part D prescription coverage gaps, and the so-called "death panels."
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    2010 Support Law Amendments (April 2010)
    How is child support calculated? What about spousal support? What's to keep my spouse from collecting support while he/she drags out the divorce proceedings? These are some of the questions addressed by this month's Legal Talk.
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    AAA and Cell Phone Use / Texting While Driving (March 2010)
    Teenagers represent 5% of PA drivers, but account for 16% of all accidents. Our guest from AAA discusses teen safety legislation, including junior licensing requirements, the ban on wireless devices, and legislation to limit the number of passengers junior drivers can carry.
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    New Real Estate Settlement Sheets and New Agreement of Sale Form (February 2010)
    The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) protects home buyers from unscrupulous practices during settlement, making more information available earlier in process, including full disclosure of fees in the good faith estimate. This episode details home buyer rights under the Federal statutes, and changes to the PA Association of Realtors Agreement of Sale.
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    Mechanics Liens / Payment Act / Home Improvement Act (January 2010)
    OWM Law discusses the relationship between homeowners and builders, the disputes that arise between them, and the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
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    DUI Issues & Consequences (December 2009)
    The DUI statute in PA is based on the premise that a driver's license is a privilege, with certain obligations, including your implied consent to submit to blood alcohol testing at police discretion. This episode discusses the consequences of driving impaired, what your rights are, changes in the law, and the obligations inherent in having a PA driver's license.
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    Estate Planning with IRA's (November 2009)
    The 2006 Pension Protection Act expanded the rights of beneficiaries, creating new estate planning possibilities by allowing more sophistication in structuring how distributions can occur. This episode focuses on the IRA beneficiaries, and discusses the advantages of a Trusteed IRA vs. Custodial IRA.
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