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Matthew Thomas Kikta
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew is a Certified Elder Law Attorney with Julian Gray Associates where he assists clients in all phases of the long term care planning process. This includes Medicaid eligibility, Veterans benefits planning and traditional estate planning, all with an emphasis on issues specific to aging clients, as well as clients with disabilities. Additionally, Matthew assists families planning for children with special needs, including transitioning to adulthood as well as planning for litigation proceeds of injury victims who require important government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
75%
13 years
Estate Planning
25%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 2 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Julian Gray Associates
954 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220
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Experience
Honors
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Attorneys in America
2021
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Certified Elder Law Attorney, Julian Gray Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
2013 - Present
Allegheny County Bar Association
Education
2013
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2021
Community Event
Essential Planning Documents
2021
Community Event
How did this Happen? – Steps to take to Avoid Senior Fraud
2019
Senior Living Community
"Top 5 Planning Mistakes"
2019
Professionals Seminar
"Where there’s a Will, There are Relatives"
2018
Staff Training Program
Basics of Medicaid Planning
2018
Senior Community Program
Top Five Planning Mistakes
2017
Elder Law Update
The Medicaid Application Process
2017
Continuing Education Program
What Happens After Hospital Discharge
2016
Continuing Education Program
Understanding Advance Directives and Veteran Benefits Planning
2015
Community Presentation
Making Informed Senior Care Decisions
Publications
2021
Elder Law & Special Needs News
Understanding Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax
2021
Elder Law & Special Needs News
Inheritance with Guardrails: The Benefits of a Bloodline Trust
2020
Elder Law and Special Needs News
Five Things to Know about Irrevocable Trusts
2020
Elder Law and Special Needs News
Five Things to Know about Recovable Living Trusts
2020
Elder Law and Special Needs News
The Time for Getting Prepared is Here
2019
Elder Law and Special Needs News
Buliding the Perfect Estate Plan
2018
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
Keeping your Estate in the Bloodline
2018
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
Estate and Long Term Care Planning - The Dangers of Doing Nothing
2017
Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter
Why Your Estate Plan Should be treated like your home water heater
2016
Julian Gray Associates Elder Law News
Top 5 Threats to Maintaining Public Benefits Eligibility
2015
Julian Gray Elder Law Newsletter
REVOCABLE vs. IRREVOCABLE… WHICH TRUST IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
2015
Julian Gray Associates Elder Law Newsletter
The Circle of Trust: The Importance of Keeping Trusted Individuals in Your Estate Planning Loop
2015
Special Needs Planning Report
An Overview of Medicare Set-Aside Accounts
Languages
English