Shows
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 7/21/25 Challenging Probate Cases, Recording Offices. And Privacy InterestsLisa Wexler answers questions about never receiving an inheritance from a parent, and protracted litigation that can deplete the estate, what a recorder's office is and where to find it in your town. And open information vs. privacy interests and the balance of judicial interests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-2221 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW: Agents Pursuant To A POA, Professional Conservators, Reverse Mortgages ComplicatoinsLisa Wexler answers questions on what agents pursuant to a power of attorney vs. executors are, finding an agent pursuant to a power of attorney. What elder law attorneys do, and complications with reverse mortgages when seniors sign away equity to private equity firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-1416 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 6/30/25 Whole Life vs. Term Insurance Policies, Revoking Wills, & TOD AccountsLisa Wexler takes audience questions about cashing out whole life insurance policies and how to revoke previous wills, and do you need a will if you create a non-probatable estate? And what is a TOD and how does it work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-0117 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 6/23/25 Holding On To Legal Documents, Notaries, & Full Faith & Credit LawsLisa Wexler answers listener questions about how long to hold onto legal documents and when and why you need a notary in CT, and what are the full faith and credit laws? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-2406 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 6/9/25Lisa Wexler answers questions about if wills are specific to states and if you move you must do another will? What are the responsibilities of the fiduciary appointed by the court? What is listed on the inventory? Do you need a will if you are gifting a property to a charity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1015 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 6/2/2025Lisa Wexler answers questions about immigration status as a beneficiary, and what is an ancillary jurisdiction? How often should you update wills or power of attorney and other legal documents? What does per stirpes in a will mean? Do you need a lawyer to bequeath something? What to do about fraud on the probate court when there are rightful beneficiaries who were never notified of a death? How will the probate court find missing children from someone who died? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-0312 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 5/19/25 Estates Excluded From ProbateLisa Wexler answers audience questions about when estates don't have to go through probate, or only require a simplified process? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-2006 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 5/12/25 CT "Big List" ClaimsLisa Wexler answers audience questions about how to claim money from CT's "Big List" if the deceased moved out of state? And what is a "pourover" will? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1208 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowA New Special Ed Bill Will Affect All DistrictsMinority ranking member of the special education committee, State Representative Tina Courpas, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about a new bill that would overhaul the special ed funding that has alarmed those who need these services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-1024 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowWestport Hamlet Is Not A HamletDoug Weber, Founder and Publisher, WESTPORT JOURNAL, joins LIsa Wexler to discuss how Westport ended up with zoning changes that empowered a developer with dramatic changes to original plans under a threat of enacting an affordable housing concept if things don't go their way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0913 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowTimex's Time Is Up If Resident Heroes Don't Save The DayNick Stuller, board member of Saving Historic Structures and Places in Middlebury, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about efforts to make the Timex building in Middlebury, CT a historic site to prevent a developer from razing it and destroying the 100 acres around the unique building to construct a warehouse distribution center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0916 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowSchoolhouse Academy Brings Affordable, Individualized Learning To Fairfield CountyCo-Founder and Executive Director, Carlos Schiattarella, and student parent, Mariona Riera, join Lisa Wexler to talk about how Schoolhouse Academy's individualized approach to learning sets it apart from other area public and private schools, and why Schoolhouse can still be much more affordable than other private schools yet offer the highest quality education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0823 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowA New Bill Allows Building Minus Parking RequirementsBridgeport Councilwomen, Michelle Lyons and Maria Valle, join Lisa Wexler to talk about how a new bill is sneaking it's way into legislation that would allow builders to develop properties without any parking requirements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0820 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowThe Secret To Outpost's Delicious Pizza (Stamford & Westport)Outpost Pizza owner, Tom Dedovic, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about perfecting his pizza recipe by blending NY and CT's most popular techniques with old world tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0814 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowThe Whale Man's Magical QuestAuthor, filmmaker, conservationist, humpback whale researcher & WhalesBermuda founder, Andrew Stevenson, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his passion for whales and his extraordinary experiences on his quest to find one magical humpback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0621 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowCT Appreciates Teachers!Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the NEA's most pressing matters on Teacher Appreciation Day, Week and in supporting our educators every day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0610 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 5/5/25 Who Should Get A Trust? Are Photocopied Wills Allowed?Lisa Wexler answers audience questions about when to create a trust? What kinds are trusts are there? What is CT's probate court system? What are transfer of death vehicles? What is a Medicaid trust? And what to do if an original will is lost but a copy exists? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0615 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowWhat Is The Yale Budget Lab?Martha Gimbel, Yale Budget Lab Executive Director and Co-Founder, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what the Yale Budget Lab is? Why it started? Why studying "budget scoring" is important? And what CT residents need to know right now about the U.S. economy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0617 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowFinding Your Inner Excellence w Jim Murphy, NYT #1 Bestselling AuthorAthlete, Performance Coach, now NYT Bestselling author, Jim Murphy, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about achieving INNER EXCELLENCE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0317 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowNon-Alcoholic Beers A New TrendSr. Communications Manager, Athletic Brewing Company, Chris Furnari, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about their designation as one of the World's most innovative companies of 2025, their latest product launch and plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0216 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowChilling Details of the Attack on Columbia- Investigative Reporter Fran BlockInvestigative reporter Francesca Block, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her in-depth article in The Free Press about the Columbia University janitors, Mario Torres and Lester Wilson, suing the protestors and their non-profit sponsors who attacked them and held them hostage during an Antisemitic, hostile occupation of Hamilton Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-05-0221 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowMeet The "Mayor of Running!"Former chief running officer of Runner’s World, unofficially known as the “Mayor of Running,” Bart Yasso, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his National Geographic book: 100 Runs of a Lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-3013 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowMarinda Freeman's Everything Is An EventSeasoned event designer renowned for creating experiences that foster connection, comfort, and inspiration, Marinda Freeman joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her career from being Executive Director of Martha Stewart Catering to her own event planning business. Her four decades of experience are reflected in her book: Everything is an Event. Marinda will be part of The Westport Library Verso Fest on 5/2 at 4pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-3012 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 4/28/25 Successor ExecutorsLisa Wexler covers audience questions about updating wills if there is a successor executor named. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2907 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowFairfield CT Faces Major Development Alongside Merritt ParkwayCT169Strong founder, Kathy Braun, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about several housing developments that could destroy our environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2912 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowDid WI Judge Hannah Dugan Help An Illegal Immigrant Evade ICE?CBS reporter, Bruce Marcus, joins Lisa Wexler from Wisconsin to discuss why Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2909 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowFairfield's Big Legal Monopole Win!Fairfield First Selectman, Bill Gerber, joins Lisa Wexler to explain what's next for CT residents regarding UI's monopoles now that the law has changed for the CT Siting Council, and a judge ruled in favor of Fairfield's appeal of the decision of the Connecticut Siting Council approving the construction of overhead transmission lines by United Illuminating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2514 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowDaughter of Holocaust Survivors, Suzanne Miller, On Holocaust Remembrance DayHost of The Miller Report, Suzanne Miller, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about being a daughter of Holocaust survivors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2407 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowCan Trauma Leave A Genetic Imprint Across Generations?Connie Mulligan, an anthropologist and geneticist at the University of Florida, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how trauma leaves a genetic imprint across generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2417 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowYou Could Be Eligible For Dr. Frank's Pancreatic Cancer StudyActor/advocate, Jim Naughton, whose first wife died of pancreatic cancer, and Dr. Richard Frank, chief of cancer research for Nuvance Health, join Lisa Wexler to talk about Dr. Frank's study to screen for pancreatic cancer early. Dr. Frank explains why early detection is so important, and who the prime candidates for this trial are. If you have a family history and/or are diabetic, this is a MUST LISTEN podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2421 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowTake Strides Toward a Violence Free FutureDeb Greenwood, CEO/ President of The Center for Family Justice, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the services and programs the Center provides and their 13th Annual fundraising event, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, to raise awareness and take a stand against gender-based violence. Saturday, April 26, downtown Fairfield Train Station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2415 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowChina & The US Stock MarketCBS Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Lisa Wexler to discuss China's tariff response, how it affects the US stock market and President Trump's war on Jerome Powell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2214 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 4/21/25 Tax Liens, Perserving Home From Catastrophic Illness CostsLisa Wexler answers listener questions about tax liens on gifted estates; who is responsible for encumbered gifted real estate? And how to protect a home from a catastrophic illness where nursing home care costs will cause a private home to be unaffordable. Also what is a "duty to support" law? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2214 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowSurprise Bill To Overhaul Special Ed Funding Could Eliminate OutplacementsSpecial Education attorneys Jeffrey Forte and Christine Lai joins Lisa Wexler to talk about a new, surprise bill that would completely disrupt current outplacement practices for special needs students, shifting the burden of proof to parents to prove their children are not receiving a free and appropriate public education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-2121 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowTHE DR. IS IN! Northwell Bariatric Surgeon Mitchell RoslinNorthwell Health's Dr. Mitchell Roslin, Director - Bariatric Surgery Program of Surgery - General Surgery, Northern Westchester Hospital, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how GLP-1s work with or disrupt other existing obesity surgeries and therapies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1817 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowHolocaust Survivor Eugene Ginter Tells His StoryFirst Church of Fairfield Senior Pastor, Vanessa Rose, and Holocaust Survivor, Eugene Ginter, join Lisa Wexler to talk about Fairfield's commitment to interfaith unity, and how Eugene survived the concentration camps, ahead of Fairfield's 4/23 at 7:30p. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1723 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowThe 2025 Liberty Bell Award Recipient, Colleen Sousa!Fairfield teacher, Colleen Sousa, & Attorney Etan Hirsch join Lisa Wexler to talk about the Law Day theme for 2025 and why Colleen Sousa is this year's Liberty Bell award winner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1515 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 4/14/25 Breach of Contract vs. Negligence Cases, Fiduciary Certificates & Survivorship vs. Willing An EstateLisa Wexler answers question about what to do if an electric car dealership not registering the sale to the IRS to receive a tax credit, what to do if a spouse dies and an attorney doesn't file for your fiduciary certificate, and what is right of survivorship in a deed? What is better to do a survivorship or passing real estate through a will? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1412 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowThe Underdiagnosis of Autism in GirlsProfessor/Author, Gina Rippon, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her new book: Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1417 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowToni Boucher's Cinderella StoryWilton First Selectman and author, Toni Boucher, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her book, THE HUSKY EFFECT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1223 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowCan Your Socks Tell You to Treat Your Feet?- Wearable Tech to Detect DiseaseDr. Pasindu Lugoda, Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his innovations in wearable technology that detects your wellbeing and health issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1013 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowDEEP's Katie Dykes- CT Environmental Priorities 2025Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Commissioner, Katie Dykes, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about DEEP's agenda to elevate CT's interests including housing & lighting efficiency, and something for everyone at energizect.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1018 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowAG Tong on Avelo & Response to Trump's Impact on CTAttorney General William Tong joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how CT is responding to Trump administration policies that directly affect CT residents and Avelo's deportation flights for the federal government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-1017 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowNeed $ to Buy a House in CT? The State Can Help!Seila Mosquera-Bruno, CT Housing Commissioner, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about CT's Time To Own program, plus other opportunities for home and home improvement state funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0942 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowDavid Baldacci's Newest Novel!Acclaimed author David Baldacci joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his latest bestselling novel STRANGERS IN TIME, ahead of his Westport Library book launch event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0813 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowStamford's HANDS OFF Rally ReportActivist, Vicky Volper, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the millions of people who turned out for nationwide rallies against Trump policies, and specifically what happened here in CT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0712 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 4/7/25 What's A Quitclaim? When To Call A Public Adjuster?Lisa Wexler answers questions about what a quitclaim deed means, why deeds must be done right and require a lawyer, and how much should a lawyer charge? What is "removal" and "diversity jurisdiction"? How are public adjusters used? What is a "life estate"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0717 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowCBS News Corr. Jeff Gilbert Talks Auto Tariffs- from DetroitCBS & WWJ auto reporter, Jeff Gilbert, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the fallout from the trade war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0409 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowQuinnipiac Law Prof & Novelist Jeff Cooper Greenwich author, law professor, and lawyer, Jeff Cooper joins Lisa Wexler ahead of his Greenwich Historical Society's April 9th event for his thriller: The Final Account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0316 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowRenowned Civil Rights Attorney, Ilann M. Maazel, Takes On TrumpNationally recognized civil rights lawyer, Ilann M. Maazel, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his New York Law Journal Column, “Rule of Law, Not Rule of Trump.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0123 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 3/31/25 Medicaid Planning, Enforcing An Out-of-State Judgements & Social Security TaxingLisa Wexler answers audience questions about what qualifies you for Medicaid planning, is it an irrevocable trust, and what is the lookback? How do you collect a judgement from an out of state contractor? Is there a legal avenue to counter social security taxes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-3121 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowTariffs? 3rd Trump Term? CBS's Aaron Navarro Reports From D.C.CBS reporter, Aaron Navarro, joins Lisa Wexler from Washington D.C. to talk about how the tariffs will affect us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-3107 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowGroundbreaking Research In Autism OutcomesBehavioral Child Neurologist, Dr. Richard Frye, PhD joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his breakthrough research on how a cheap drug has shown significant improvements in autistic children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2822 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowColorectal Cancer - Why Are Younger People Getting It? THE DR. IS IN!Dr. Parul Shukla, Regional Chief of colon and rectal surgery for Westchester, Northwell Health, joins Lisa Wexler for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Shukla takes calls and answers what the new age to get your first screening is? How does a family history factor in? How often should you get a colon screening after your first? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2825 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowWhat Immigration Law Questions Should People Be Asking?Immigration Lawyer, Claudia Jasinsky Bernstein, Esq., joins Lisa Wexler to discuss immigration law in the face of people's fears of being detained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2819 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 3/24/25 Estate Planners, Trusts, Online Wills & Breach of ContractLisa Wexler answers questions about estate planning and if/when you need a trust, if online wills save money, and what to do when there is a breech of contract. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-2416 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 3/17/25 Will Presumptions Vs. Entitlements, Statute of Limitations on Assets, & Dealing With A Missing WillLisa Wexler answers questions about if it's possible to recoup something from a probated will that is not in the will? How to be an administrator of an estate if you are not an executor, and what that means? What are the statute of limitations for assets? What if you can't find an original will? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1815 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 3/10/25 What If There's No Will?Lisa Wexler answers questions about what happens when no one can find a will? How can one of the heirs get estate information if a different sibling is the executor? What is adverse possession and how can you defeat it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-1114 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 3/3/25 Filing Wills, Advance Beneficiary Distributions, Probate Fees, Joint Deeds & Living TrustsLisa Wexler answers questions about how long wills are kept on file, what information is available, and if a will is left open after 15 years do beneficiaries still get what was left to them? How do executors know if they can make advance distributions to beneficiaries? Why should you ask the court's decision? What is an executor's authority to settle estates for medical bills? What is an estate sales tax? What is the gross taxable estate? What do probate fees subsidize? Why create joint deeds or a living trust? Will wills always say how property is disposed of? Hosted...2025-03-0313 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLarissa Phillips- Lisa's Kindred SpiritLarissa Phillips, Director/Founder of the Volunteer Literacy Project, Farmer in upstate NY, and writer for THE FREE PRESS joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why she and her family left Brooklyn for life on the farm and why she founded a literacy program dedicated to teaching adults and training volunteers to teach adult reading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-1323 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 2/3/25 Fiduciary Responsibility For Board MembersLisa Wexler takes audience calls about a fiduciary responsibility by board members, removing a relative's from a deed for a reverse mortgages who has been moved to a facility, so another relative can stay in their home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-0310 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 1/27/25 Medicaid Dept, Ex-Spousal S.S. Benefits, Lease Agreement Language & Being an Interested Party in a Conservator ProceedingLisa Wexler answers questions about if a beneficiary inherits Medicaid debt, how, when and how much an ex-spouse can collect Social Security benefits, and what circumstances of an emergency entrance to a leased apartment may there be, how to be an "interested party" on a conservatory proceeding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-2726 min
The Lisa Wexler Show100 HOTELS OF A LIFETIME! (With Lisa's Favorite on the Cover!)NatGeo author, Annie Fitzsimmons, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how she picked the 100 top hotels around the world for her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1619 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 1/13/25 Conservatorship Vs. Power of Attorney?Lisa Wexler answers listener questions about when you need a conservatorship when you already have a power of attorney? What if the Power of Attorney isn't a family member? How to become designated as a voluntary conservator? What should people do when insurance doesn't fully cover an accident after an acceptance of liability? What is underinsured coverage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-1412 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowPeter Yarrow on The Lisa Wexler Show 10/10/09Peter Yarrow, the Peter in Peter, Paul & Mary, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the passing of Mary travers, his career,and social activism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-081h 06
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 1/6/25 What if your estate tax lien is more than the estate is worth?Lisa Wexler takes a call about how to deal with a large estate tax lien from the state that exceeds the worth of the estate. She answers how to clear the debt even when the state says they are not willing to negotiate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-0712 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 12/23/25, Release of Tax Liens, Heirs-at-Law, Marshalling Assets, Undisclosed Assets, SurvivorshipsLisa Wexler answers questions about selling a trust-owned home, does the home have to go through probate? What are heirs at law and why are they notified about deaths in the family if they are not named in a will? What is a fiduciary's number 1 duty? What would someone do if they want to put a home in survivorship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-2314 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 12/16/24 How Much Does Your Executor Get Paid?Lisa Wexler covers caller questions about how to determine an executor fee for an estate? How to understand if your attorney fees are too high? What if you don't agree if the judge's decisions? What is the appeals process in probate court? What is the difference between making kids beneficiaries of bank accounts instead of creating a trust? Do you always need a lawyer when a person passes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-1623 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 12/9/24 Elder Law Audience QuestionLisa Wexler answers an audience question about what happens to a family home if one spouse is in a nursing home on Medicaid, and the other is living in their home and dies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0913 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 11/25/24 From Special Needs Trusts to Debt CollectionLisa Wexler covers audience questions about what happens to Social Security disability benefits after the person's death? How to get a will, who creates it and are possessions listed in it? How does a living trust avoid probate? If you name a beneficiary payable on death, does that protect the assets? What forms are needed? How to get your money back when the out-of-state debtor stops paying? How do you open a special needs trust fund? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-2523 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 11/18/24 Power of Atty vs. ConservatorshipsLisa Wexler takes an audience call about if someone has a Power of Attorney also needs a conservatorship for people who are compromised, and what is a voluntary vs. involuntary conservatorship? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1806 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowGov Lamont & Lisa Schmooze Post- ElectionGovernor Ned Lamont joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the election, the Governor's future plans, whether CT's budget will stay in the black- most important of all, life as a new grandparent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1312 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 11/11/24 Best Practices For Families With No Children & Leaving Money To CharityLisa Wexler answers a caller question about how to best leave money to charities if there are no children in the family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1209 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowWHOLE SHOW 11/11/24 Walter Schuppe, Vincent Candelora, Lennie Grimaldi & LISA ON THE LAWLisa Wexler covers top daily news, hears incredible Veteran stories from many audience members and from guest, Walter Schuppe. Plus interviewing GOP Minority Leader, Vincent Candelora and Only in Bridgeport's Lennie Grimaldi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-1112 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 11/4/24 Medicine Consent Laws & Who Pays Estate Bills After A Death?Lisa Wexler goes over the proposed law to overstep patient civil rights to refuse medication and takes audience questions about how bills get paid from an estate after a death. Who gets paid first? Also, when co-executor siblings are fighting if they use their estate lawyer to intervene, will the fees come out of the whole estate or just from the portion of the sibling who is raising the issue? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-0420 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 10/28/24 UGMAs & Opening Up Multiple Trust AccountsLisa Wexler takes audience calls about what an UGMA or UTMA (uniform trust minor account) is, if you need to have multiple trustees for different trusts, and what lawyers do pro-bono work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2813 minThe Lisa Wexler ShowLisa Speaks (8 min): Of Yoga, Pink Cocaine & The Shehecheyanu"Lisa Speaks" about her morning yoga practice, the introduction of a new prayer, and the death of Liam Payne. Heard earlier this week on The Lisa Wexler Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2508 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 10/21/24 Interest On Inheritance & No Notification On Family DeathsLisa Wexler answers audience questions about if fiduciaries have an obligation to give interest on an inheritance, what the differences are between heirs and beneficiaries, why a family member would not be notified when a family member dies, and ho are the only people entitled to receive death notices in CT? Plus can you sue a fiduciary for the decisions they make? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2118 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowCT Psychiatrist Sounds Alarm on MarijuanaPsychiatrist Dr. Christine Shapter joins Lisa Wexler to go over the most recent research on addiction and abuse of cannabis use. Lisa discusses her experience as a probate judge where she is seeing cannabis-induced psychosis in psychiatric hospitals in CT.#marijuana #cannabis abuse #cannabis #weed #cannabis psychosis #hyperemesis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2129 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowWanted: More Pet Therapy Animals in CTThere is a low supply and high demand in CT for Pet Therapy teams. Annie Peters, President & CEO of Pet Partners and the Association of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), joins Lisa Wexler to talk what it takes to become a good team. Do you have a potential therapy pet? Lisa did this course with Sugar and it was one of the most gratifying experiences of her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1816 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 10/14/24 Can You Write Your Own Will?Lisa Wexler addresses listener questions about writing your own will and living trusts vs. a will, and why towns may not notarize a will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1419 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 9/30/24Lisa Wexler answers a listener question about how to deal with taking over finances from someone with dementia who refuses to see a doctor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0108 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 9/23/24Lisa Wexler shares the 4 elements of a negligence case and answers questions about who needs a will and who doesn't? What a terminally ill person who wants to make a will should consider? What a living will and do you need a lawyer to create one? And If an asset is in both names how do you sell an asset if the asset is not going through probate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-2411 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 9/9/24 Real Estate & Probate; Managing Fighting ExecutorsLisa Wexler answers listener calls about what probate is, and what to do about sibling contensions over a will? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0917 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 8/26/24 : How to Obtain Custody of Remains in CTLisa Wexler takes a call about how CT probate court works and designating custody of remains & a due diligent search for a will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2806 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 8/12/24 Legal Options For Schizophrenia & Protecting Assets Of Elderly ParentsLisa Wexler answers listener calls about legal options for people with Schizophrenia and how best to protect assets of elderly parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1237 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLisa Goes To KCon in LAJust back from KCON in LA, Lisa Wexler gives the scoop on why she took off with her sister Jill Zarin to step into the shoes of K-drama and K-pop fans everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-1111 minThe Lisa Wexler ShowLisa Dissects Venezula's Election Lisa Wexler explains Venezuela's contested election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-3010 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 7/29/24 Supreme Court Reform, Special Needs TrustsLisa Wexler explains President's Biden's plan to reform the Supreme Court and answers a question about how disability benefits may affect a pension fund and the best local resources to get information, and who to do go to draft a special needs trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2923 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW What if an Executor Ignores An Asset?Lisa Wexler responds to a sister who wants to know what happens when her brother's executor ignores an asset of the estate. #fiduciaryresponsibilities #newfiduciarycertificates #afterdiscoveredassets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-1908 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 6/24/24 Beneficiaries Who Supersede A Will, The Secure Act & Escrow AccountsLisa Wexler on the role of a conservator in paying for care, and how escrow accounts work. She also discusses the ethical vs. legal duties of fiduciaries. #beneficiaryvswill #escrowtaxes #roleofconservator #ethicsvslegalconservatorconcerns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-2421 minThe Lisa Wexler ShowWHOLE SHOW 6/21/24 Sen. Richard Blumenthal & KINDNESS OF STRANGERSLisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Senator Richard Blumenthal on Russia's rising threat to democracies. Lisa catches you up on the news you might have missed during the week. Plus KINDNESS OF STRANGERS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-211h 34
The Lisa Wexler ShowIs A "Butt Influencer" an artist? Ask Bianca Bosker At The Westport Library 6/11/24 at 7pmBestselling author, Bianca Bosker, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her latest book: GET THE PICTURE ahead of her Westport Library event, 6/11/24 at 7pm. Lisa and Bianca debate if a "butt influencer" Bianca encounters should be called an artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1015 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 6/3/24: How to Avoid Probate & Give the House to Your KidsLisa Wexler covers a breach of contract question, a question about options for gifting a house to your kids, and transfering money upon death. #breachofcontract #deedtotrust #giftinghomes #todaccount Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-0315 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 5/20/24Lisa Wexler answer callers' questions on navigating an application for conservatorship, the difference between a will and a trust, & if prenup agreements can be enforced in probate court. #conservatorships #prenupsinprobate #willsandtrusts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2018 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowSenator Stephen Harding Wraps-Up CT's "Short-Session"Senate Republican Leader, Stephen Harding, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about take-aways from CT's "short-session" & signs on to Lisa's push for changes in women's health legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-1515 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 5/6/24 What Happens to the Driver in the I-95 Crash?Lisa Wexler answers a question as to why the sports car driver from the I-95 crash isn't in jail, can political figures delete critical comments on social media & what the new marijuana laws mean regarding drug testing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0615 minThe Lisa Wexler ShowWHOLE SHOW : College Protests, I-95 Crash & AI ExpertCollege protests get violent and Lisa Wexler has a lot to say about it. So do the callers. I95 is closed due to a horrific fuel oil tanker crash and the Dept of Transportation's Josh Morgan reports live. Lisa interviews software expert Rob Jellinghaus, Microsoft, on AI. This "whole show" is available to the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-021h 40
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 4/29/24 Burial Designations & Stubborn Senior ParentsCallers ask Lisa Wexler- What happens to your burial wishes if you have no family or very close friends? What do you do when your elderly parent refuses to face her mortality? #involuntaryconservatorship #agentforremains #recognizedasnextofkin #stubbornseniors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-3009 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLISA ON THE LAW 4/15/24 TODs And Property LiensLisa Wexler takes questions about Transfer on Death accounts and when surviving spouses must pay liens against the decedent. #TOD #propertyliens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1613 min