NO SEMINARS IN JANUARY DUE TO INSTALLATION OF NEW SOUND SYSTEM FOR THE LEGACY THEATRE

Cost: 

Date:  January, 2020

Ulysses S. Grant’s friendship with President Abraham Lincoln

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Grant and Lincoln sustained each other for what was to come, before the surrender of confederate armies, becoming great friends.

Speaker: Kenneth J. Serfass, Retired Gunnery Sgt. USMC, and Ulysses S. Grant first-person impressionist.

Just Ask Julian – Elder Law Questions Answered

Cost:  Free

Date:  Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

How do I know if my Power of Attorney will work?

Many people think that all power of attorney documents are the same. However, recently, Pennsylvania law has changed and many important decisions that need addressed must be specifically set forth in the power of attorney document.  Some of these powers are critical, especially in the context of when a person becomes disabled and requires long term care.  The right power of attorney can literally make or break the planning options that are available.

Speaker: Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray has worked in the field of elder law for over two decades and brings his experience to the UPMC Cumberland Woods Village every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Now That This Happened, What Do I Do to Get My Life Back?

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, March 3, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Paula shares how the struggles she faced in a long recovery from an auto accident led her to discover six principles that enabled her to heal at the age of 60!

Speaker: Paula Franetti, MS, CHC, CPT; author, speaker and founder of Rebound Planner.

Osteoarthritis of the Hand

Cost:  Free

Date:  March 17, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Understand the etiology, common symptoms, and treatment of osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist and how to manage this condition.

Speaker: Dr. Trenton M. Gause, orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon at Tri Rivers Musculoskeletal Centers and Megan Murray, certified hand therapist, UPMC Centers for Rehab Services.

JUST ASK JULIAN – ELDER LAW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Cost:  Free

Date:  Thursday, March 19, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

Will my children be responsible to pay for my long term care costs?

Pennsylvania is one of several states that holds adult children responsible to pay for their parents’ long term care costs, regardless of whether the adult child has received any gifts or has any ongoing relationship with the parent.  Some common mistakes lead to this financial exposure to adult children on a routine basis if not addressed.

Speaker: Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray has worked in the field of elder law for over two decades and brings his experience to the UPMC Cumberland Woods Village every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.

My Old Books: Trash or Treasures

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Gain insight on what makes a book rare or collectible, why some old books are valuable, and what resources are available for assistance in decision making.

Speaker: Michael J. Dabrishus, Librarian Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh

Bridges from Around the World

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Bridges are made of wood, stone, bamboo, and grass rope.  Some bridges fold-up, swing open, and move over water.  Learn about the differences.  You will not be disappointed.

Speaker: David Hall, Global Traveler and Art Collector

JUST ASK JULIAN – ELDER LAW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Cost:  Free

Date:  Thursday, April 16, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

Do I need a Will?

Most people need at least a Will to handle their estate plan.  However, there are many other options that can be used without a Will to make the process of transferring assets from one generation to another much more efficient, cheaper and privately.

Speaker: Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray has worked in the field of elder law for over two decades and brings his experience to the UPMC Cumberland Woods Village every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Stealing Lincoln

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Learn about the tale of Chicago counterfeiters and their plan to steal Abraham Lincoln’s body and what happened with his remains on that bizarre night.

Speaker: Gary Augustine, Historian

The Bald Eagle: The Return from Near Extinction

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

Our national bird and symbol withered to merely thousands by the mid-20th Century.  Learn the conservation history of the Bald Eagle.

Speaker: Chris Kubiak, Director of Education at the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania.

JUST ASK JULIAN – ELDER LAW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Cost:  Free

Date:  Thursday, May 21, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

What happens to my IRA when I die?

IRA’s have become the most valuable asset a person has over the past few decades. These are extremely income tax sensitive assets and must be planned for in advance to avoid significant tax traps or loss to unintended heirs or third parties.

Speaker: Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray has worked in the field of elder law for over two decades and brings his experience to the UPMC Cumberland Woods Village every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Land of Abundance: Pittsburgh and The American Garden

Cost:  Free

Date:  Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

From early explorers to our presidents, to Pittsburghers like the Frick family, discover how, through our love of gardens, we quite literally have cultivated the American dream.

Speaker: Educator from The Frick Pittsburgh.

JUST ASK JULIAN – ELDER LAW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Cost:  Free

Date:  Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

How do I protect my inheritance for my kids and grandkids?

Many people want to insure that their estate assets go to the people or organizations that they intend. Unfortunately, when there are no strings attached, the next generation may end up squandering the inheritance, voluntarily or from the acts of third parties. There are ways to protect the inheritance for future generations for many years.

Speaker: Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray has worked in the field of elder law for over two decades and brings his experience to the UPMC Cumberland Woods Village every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.

JUST ASK JULIAN – ELDER LAW QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Cost:  Free

Date:  Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

How can I avoid Probate?

Probate is simply the process of admitting the Will to Court. But, it’s not the most efficient way to transfer assets to the next generation. There are alternatives that will expedite this process without ever having to enter a courthouse.

Speaker: Certified Elder Law Attorney Julian Gray has worked in the field of elder law for over two decades and brings his experience to the UPMC Cumberland Woods Village every third Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm.