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Karen S. Timko
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Biography
Karen is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), the certification specialty awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF). She is a VA accredited attorney for veteran benefit claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Karen is a member of the Allegheny County Elder Law Committee, the Elder Law Section and the Probate, Trust and Real Property Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She is a frequent author and speaker on various Elder Law topics for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Elder Law
75%
24 years
Estate Planning
15%
24 years
Power of Attorney
5%
24 years
Wills and Living Wills
5%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 41 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Julian Gray Associates
954 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
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Experience
Honors
2022
Lawyer of the Year 2022, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
N/A
VA Accredited Attoreny, Department of Veterans Affairs
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Certified Elder Law Attorney, Julian Gray Associates
2005 - 2011
Elder Law Attorney, Petrich & Sykes Elder Law
2001 - 2005
Elder Law and Estates Attorney, Law Firm of John Pillar
1987 - 1988
Attorney, Shadyside Hospital
1984 - 1987
Attorney, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart
Associations
2002 - Present
Elder Law Comittee of Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
PA Chapter Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
Allegheny County Bar Association
Member
Education
N/A
Youngstown State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Ohio State University
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2021
Community Event
“How Did this Happen? – Steps to Take to Avoid Senior Fraud”
2021
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Types of Dementia -Your Guide to Diagnosis, Research and Estate Planning
“Medicare & Medicaid – A Primer"
2020
Estate & Elder Law Symposium
"Practical Drafting of Powers of Attorney”
2019
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Types of Dementia 2019
Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Types of Dementia 2019
2019
22nd Annual Elder Law Institute
“Practical Drafting of Powers of Attorney in 2019”
2018
SWPPA Annual Fall Conference
The Cost of Failing to Plan
2018
Pathfinders School Parent Program
The Essentials of Special Needs Planning
2018
Estate & Elder Law Symposium - 2018
Navigating Estate Recovery and Advocating for your Client
2018
Elder Law Update
Case Law Update
2017
Summer Meeting
End of Life Panel Discussion: Advance Care Planning
2017
Senior Lunch
Top Five Elder Care Planning Mistakes and How to Solve Them
2017
Elder Law Update
Making Use of Trusts for Asset Protection of the Middle Class
2017
Elder Law Update
Case Law Update
2017
18th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Drafting POA’s: Essential Tools for the Elder Law Attorney’s Toolbox
2016
Western PA Tax Conference
Elder Care Planning
2016
PBI: Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Medicare and Medicaid: A Primer
2016
Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Medicaid Basics
2015
PBI: Elder Law Update
Case Law Updates
2015
16th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Drafting Revocable Trusts
2014
What Every Attorney Needs to Know about Alzheimer's Disease
Medicare and Medicaid: A Primer
2014
Elder Law Update
"Case Law Update"
2014
41st Annual Western Pennsylvania Tax Conference
Elder Care Update
2014
17th Annual Elder Law Institute
Revocable Trust Drafting Workshop
2014
15th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
Caring for the Elderly at Home and Through Community Based Services
2013
Understanding The Basics of Elder Law
Understanding the Basic Care options (In-Home Care, Assisted Living, Personal Care Homes and Nursing Homes; and Continuing Care Retirement Community Contracts) and Public Benefits for the Elderly
2013
Elder Law Update
Case Law Update
2013
Caring for the Elderly at Home and Through Community Based Services
16th Annual Elder Law Institute
2012
West Virginia State Bar
Veterans Benefits Update
2012
Elder Law Update
Case Law and Legislative Updates
2012
15th Annual Elder Law institute
Waiver Programs- Helping Seniors Stay at Home
2012
13th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium
"Irresistable Force Meets Immovable Object - When VA & Medicaid Benefits Collide"
2011
Elder Law Update
Health Care Reform- Medicare, Long Term Care Insurance and Assisted Living Facilities & Regulations Update
2011
14th Annual Elder Law Institute
"Health Care Reform - Medicare, "Waiver Programs: Helping Your Clients Stay at Home
Publications
2021
Elder Law & Special Needs News
"Does Your Estate Plan Address the Requirements of the New PA Law Controlling Access to Digital Assets?"
2021
Elder Law & Special Needs News
"Preserving Your Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid Benefits"
2020
Elder Law & Special Needs News
"Spring Cleaning for your Estate Plan"
2020
Elder Law & Special Needs News
"How to Reduce Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax"
2019
Elder Law & Special Needs News
"Managing Your Residence as Trustee of Your Asset Protection Trust"
2018
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
You can Receive Medicaid Long Term Care Benefits at Home
2018
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
New PA Organ Donation Law
2017
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
Your Loved One is Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease - Now What?
2017
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
New PA Hospital Dicharge Requirements
2016
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
What if I am asked to Produce a Short Certificate?
2015
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
Spring Cleaning For Your Estate Plan
2015
Juian Gray Associates Newsletter
Special Needs Trust Explained
2014
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
"Maximizing Social Security"
2014
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
"Is a Safe Deposit Box for You?"
2013
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
"Financial Abuse of Seniors"
2012
Julian Gray Associates Newsletter
"Medicare Benefits Explained"
Languages
English