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Julian Gray Associates is a Pittsburgh based law firm that specializes in elder law, estate and disability planning. Each week, 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 n…

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  • Jun 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Latest episodes from Ask Julian: The Legal Show

Long-Term Care Trends after Covid-19

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 9:56


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?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 37:57


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

Naming Beneficiaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 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?

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 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?

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 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?

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 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?

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 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?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 7:56


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

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 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

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 9:31


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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 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

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 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

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 8:47


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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 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!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 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?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 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!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 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?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 9:11


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?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 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

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 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

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 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.

Planning After the First Spouse Dies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 44:04


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.

The 60 Day Fall Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 28:26


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.

Personal Injury Settlement Planning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 30:00


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.

Julian Gray Interviews Joe Huber from Consumers Choice Funeral Plan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 30:28


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.

Long Term Medicaid Planning for Single People

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 32:14


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.

The Pennsylvania Estate Recovery Act

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 31:41


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: What is it? Why Should I buy it? Should I keep it?

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 38:11


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.

Julian Gray Interviews Charlie LaVallee, CEO of Variety Pittsburgh - The Children's Charity

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 40:45


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.

“Disability Planning: Where to get help and what are the warning signs”

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 26:22


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.

Dealing with Parkinson’s Disease

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 31:59


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.

Pennsylvania's Filial Responsibility Law

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 15:44


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.

Planning for Blended Families - Yours, Mine and Ours.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 12:52


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.

The New Veteran Benefits Rules

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 15:44


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.

The Home Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 20:41


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.

The World Of Trusts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 18:42


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.

Why do I need a Power of Attorney?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 21:10


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.

Episode 1: How do I keep my kids spouse from inheriting my money?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 21:48


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.

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