This article is sponsored by Julian Gray Associates.
It's not something anyone really wants to think about, but doing it now could keep family members from getting sideways with each other later. When it comes to deciding who gets what when a parent passes away, elder law attorney Julian Gray says it's better to have those conversations sooner rather than later.
It's an issue Julian and his team at Julian Gray Associates see all the time. It's always helpful and less stressful for everyone when decisions are made beforehand. Times of transition may be easier for families to have those conversations. Two common examples, when older parents are downsizing into a smaller living space, and when one parent passes away.
Putting your plans in place early on keeps some nightmare scenarios from happening, like family members fighting over things they want or want to keep from other family members. It also doesn't hurt to place that plan in the hands of a trusted third party like your attorney, who will make sure your plans are carried out the way you want them done.
You can read more in Julian Gray and Frank Petrich's piece in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Elder Law Guys: What's mine (ours) is not necessarily yours
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Julian Gray Associates provides personalized solutions in the areas of elder law, estate planning and special needs planning.
With nine Certified Elder Law Attorneys, and a team of professional staff members, we handle a large variety of elder law matters throughout western Pennsylvania. We have the knowledge and resources needed to handle all types of Medicaid planning and disability planning issues, as well as estate law matters ranging from simple to complex.
Whenever possible, we favor integrated elder law solutions that draw upon multiple sources of funding, such as Medicaid, veterans benefits, long-term care insurance and personal estate planning provisions. Whatever your situation, Julian Gray Associates will carefully analyze your needs and work to achieve your goals in a way that is right for you.
