Ask Julian: The Legal Show
Business og økonomiSamfunnJulian Gray Associates is a Pittsburgh based law firm that specializes in elder law, estate and disability planning. Julian will explore questions asked by people like you! Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. If you, or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
Siste episoder av Ask Julian: The Legal Show podcast
- Long-Term Care Trends after Covid-19 (00:09:56)
Julian discusses changes trending in the long-term care industry as people are more concerned about living in nursing homes following COVID-19.
- Understanding Medicare - What are your choices at age 65? (00:37:57)
Julian interviews Medicare guru Bill McKendree about how to make the right choices when enrolling in Medicare.
- Naming Beneficiaries (00:10:16)
Designating a beneficiary on your investments or IRA is more than just a name. Learn about different scenarios that might cause you to think twice about who is named as beneficiary of your financial assets.
- How do I choose a Trustee? (00:13:52)
When designing an estate plan that involves a Trust, it is very important to understand the options for selecting a trustee. We examine the differences between individual and corporate trustees and the advantages/disadvantages of both.
- Can I ever get out of the nursing home? (00:10:56)
Julian exposes the little known secrets to getting a loved one out of a nursing home and back home while still maintaining eligibility for Medicaid coverage to pay for the home care.
- What can we learn from Kobe Bryant’s death about estate planning? (00:18:12)
Julian sits down with Certified Elder Law Attorney Rob Schweitzer and discusses Rob’s recent article on how Kobe Bryant’s estate planning issues can translate to the need of non-celebrity clients and their families
- Can I still do anything to protect my house after I’m already in a nursing home? (00:10:28)
Julian Gray discusses the importance of planning even after “the 11th hour” to protect a home from being claimed by the State for Medicaid repayment.
- The Special Olympics of Pennsylvania: A competition with rewards beyond a medal (00:15:59)
In this episode, Julian interviews C. Shannon Barry, who is a Board member of SOPA and co-creator of the annual Un-cathlon event, a unique sporting event which allows supporters to compete in Olympic style events along side people with disabilities to create a special experience for all.
- How can I still get my estate planning done during a Pandemic? (00:07:56)
Julian Gray discusses various options to accomplish your estate planning goals through alternative communication resources as well as the new laws on the horizon for virtual notarization.
- Making that First Call to Julian Gray Associates (00:20:16)
Many people fear calling lawyers for a lot of reasons - some of which are accurate. However, at Julian Gray Associates, we offer a no cost initial phone interview with our Client Relations Manager to help families get moving in the right direction for their planning. In this episode, Julian interviews Courtney Bachik, a seasoned veteran of helping families in crisis to get centered and get moving towards solving their problems.
- Dealing with the Family Car in your Estate Plan (00:10:49)
Two scenarios that cause problems when it comes to cars are long term care and death. On this episode, Julian examines what happens with a car when someone uses Medicaid benefits to pay for nursing home care as well as some important tips on how to deal with a car after someone dies.
- Guardianships vs. Powers of Attorney (00:09:31)
With all the media buzz about guardians stealing money from those whom they are meant to protect and overall financial abuse issues involving seniors, it’s a good moment to revisit how surrogate decision-making works.
- Handling Your Parents’ Real Estate (00:12:35)
I’ve found that many adult children become the stewards (and sometimes owners) of their parents’ homes as the parent ages and requires facility care. These family members frequently make mistakes about transferring the title, paying for ongoing expenses to maintain the home or even significant remodeling or additions, only to get left holding the bag later when the State Medicaid agency comes calling. We’ll discuss some ways to protect yourself and the home, especially in a caregiving setting and keeping good records.
- An Update on The SECURE Act (00:11:25)
The rules for retirement planning and inheritance are changing as a result of the new SECURE Act. Julian will review the latest changes that went into effect on January 1st, 2020.
- Top 3 Tips to Get Through a Medical Crisis (00:08:47)
Learn helpful tips to navigate the issues that arise following a medical event. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs (00:32:34)
Julian talks with Jack Wagner to discuss the importance of medical service dogs and the new training facility coming to Western Pennsylvania. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- It’s time to get your Estate Plan in Order! (00:18:19)
The Holidays are here and it’s a great time to get your “stuff” in a readily findable format. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- Probate - How does it work and how do you avoid it? (00:20:03)
Many of us may have to deal with Probate sooner or later. Find out what probate is and what causes it to be necessary when someone dies. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- Julian Gray visits with Senior Living Advisors (00:38:50)
Senior Living Advisors is a free service to help families choose an appropriate level of care for their loved one while matching their medical needs, budget, and geographic preferences. Julian Gray interviews Senior Living Advisors founder, Mary Beth St. Clair and associate Kerry Beck. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- Julian Discovers Organizing! (00:43:46)
Julian Gray sits down with Jill Yesko, the owner of Discover Organizing, a local company that helps families with organizing and downsizing. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- What is an Elder Law Attorney? (00:09:11)
Most people don’t find out about an Elder Law attorney until they are in the midst of a medical crisis. When they realize that this specialty in Elder Law exists, they are eager to learn more about how an Elder Law attorney can help even when there isn’t a long term care crisis. And the results can be life changing for the client and their family. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- How Does an Asset Protection Trust work? (00:17:26)
Many people have utilized the important planning tool of an Asset Protection Trust to shield their valuable assets from long term care spend down costs. But how do they really work and how flexible are they? In this episode, Julian examines the details of this unique asset protection device. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- The Secure Act (00:34:01)
The Secure Act is about to change the way IRA’s are treated by accelerating the income tax liability to IRA beneficiaries. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- Julian Gray sits down with Gallagher Home Health & Hospice (00:31:32)
Do you have an understanding of the services that are available to you in your home? Julian Gray interviews Shandra Harcarik, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Gallagher Home Health Services and Meghan Anderson, Executive Director of Gallagher Hospice and together they help provide an overview of how these services work. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
- Certified Elder Law Attorneys at Julian Gray Associates (00:30:07)
Hiring a lawyer can be a scary and stressful process. How do you know that the lawyer you are hiring knows what he is doing? Just like doctors, there are lots of different kinds of lawyers for each special area of the law. Today, we’ll discuss the special area of elder law with our four recently minted Certified Elder Law Attorneys at Julian Gray Associates. If you or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.