Ask Julian: The Legal Show

Julian discusses changes trending in the long-term care industry as people are more concerned about living in nursing homes following COVID-19.

Julian interviews Medicare guru Bill McKendree about how to make the right choices when enrolling in Medicare.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

When a spouse dies, there are always a lot of legal questions about what to do next.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.

Julian interviews the firm’s in-house social worker, Sue Cardello on fall prevention and the unintended consequences of failing to plan.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.

How to plan for the rest of your life after a serious injury.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.

Learn how planning ahead for your funeral is an integral part of your estate planning. 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.

You’ve heard me say before that it’s almost never too late to plan. Today, we’ll look at what single people need to know when facing a long term care financial crisis - even if they have done no advance planning.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.

How would you feel if you spent down your life savings in order to get help from the government to pay for your long term care expenses only to find out that after you die the State comes and takes your home away? It happens all the time across Pennsylvania and around the country. But how can you avoid this from happening to your family?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.

Long Term Care Insurance has been around for decades and continues to evolve as we age. Find out the basics of this type of insurance and when to use it for your planning.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.

Learn more about how Variety enables children with disabilities to live life to the fullest with a focus on mobility, communication, and social inclusion.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.

There are millions of people across the country - young and old - living with long term disabilities. Find out the key issues in planning for a higher quality of life. Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

Over 1 million people are currently living with Parkinson’s Disease. Our special in-studio guest is an expert with the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western PA and will give some tips on dealing with this long term chronic condition.Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

In Pennsylvania, adult children can be sued to pay for their parents' nursing home costs. Find out how to protect yourself from this costly mistake.Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

A look at the top questions for the new Brady Bunch generation.  Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

How can Veterans get help as they age? Learn the new rules of engagement.Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

Top 10 True or False questions answered about legal issues with your home.Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

This week, we look at the world of trusts and which ones might be right for you. A revocable trust or an irrevocable trust?Send your questions to AskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.

In this episode, we discuss why a Power of Attorney is important. We also break down what could happen in situations if a POA is absent, and how this could affect you later in life.Send your questions toAskJulian@grayelderlaw.com and it may be used on a future podcast. Ifyou or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule yourno obligation consultation today.

In this episode, we discuss how families who work a lifetime to amass savings, can take steps to avoid having it squandered by future generations.