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Life Happens with Pierro, Connor & Strauss on WGY

News Radio 810 and 103.1 WGY (WGY-AM)
Estate Planning
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Probate
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Long-Term Care
Guardianship
Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Health Care
Wills
Caregiving
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Everhome Care Advisors
Aging
Elder Care
Medicaid Asset Protection Trust
Retirement Accounts
Medicare
Financial Planning
New York State Budget

Life Happens is a weekly radio program hosted by the attorneys of Pierro, Connor & Strauss that addresses the challenges we all face through all stages of life. We talk about aging as a lifestyle, estate planning and long-term care issues that must be confronted, and the careful planning required to avoid future crises. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call (518)459-2100 or... more

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Recent Guests

Verley Brown
Associate attorney with experience in probate court, trust administration, and litigation
Pierro, Connor & Strauss (Manhattan office)
Episode: "Don't Leave Your Family an Inheritance Mess" Hosted by Louis Pierro, Verley Brown and Adrianna Mihalek, Attorneys
Adrianna Mihalek
Associate attorney handling estate and trust administration
Pierro, Connor & Strauss (Albany office)
Episode: "Don't Leave Your Family an Inheritance Mess" Hosted by Louis Pierro, Verley Brown and Adrianna Mihalek, Attorneys
Tommaso Marasco
Associate at Pierro, Connor & Strauss
Pierro, Connor & Strauss
Episode: “Turning Summer Memories into Lasting Legacies” Hosts: Louis Pierro and Tommaso Marasco
Tahnya Brown
Caregiver and author of Blurred, A Daughter's Journey of Caregiving Collapse and the Rediscovery
Author; caregiver experience
Episode: "Don't Let This Be 'Your' Home Care Nightmare" with Host Lou Pierro, Attorney and guests Diane Mickle Gotebiowski and Tahnya Brown
Dr. Dean Skarlis
Founder/Owner of the College Advisor of New York
College Advisor of New York
Episode: "Planning for College: What Every Student and Parent Should Know" Hosted by Lou Pierro, Attorney, and Special Guest Dr. Dean Skarlis
Bob Vandy
Special guest, Advisors Insurance Brokers
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Episode: “Life Has Risks - Should You Insure Them?” Host Lou Pierro with special guest Bob Vandy, Advisors Insurance Brokers
Peter Strauss
Partner at Pierro Connor & Strauss; elder law and guardianship expert
Pierro Connor & Strauss
Episode: When a Diagnosis Changes Everything, What Should You Do Next? Hosts Lou Pierro and Avery Mickle, Attorneys, Pierro, Connor & Strauss
Hugh Johnson
Economist, noted expert; frequent guest
Independent economist; local to Capital District
Episode: "What Hugh Johnson Is Watching Now and Why It Matters for Your Money" Hosted by Louis Pierro, Attorney, Pierro, Connor & Strauss
Gretchen Gunther
Attorney from Teal Becker & Schermonte
Teal Becker & Schermonte
Episode: "The Mother’s Day Gift That Outlasts Everything Else" Hosted by Louis Pierro and Patricia Whelan, Attorneys, Pierro, Connor & Strauss

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Lou Pierro
Host of the show; attorney at Pierro, Connor & Strauss; long-running presence on the program.
Aaron Connor
Attorney and co-host with focus on estate planning and elder-law topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

“Wills, Trusts and Beneficiary Designations: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You” Hosted by Louis Pierro and Patricia Whelan, Attorneys
Q: What happens if you die without a will, and who would be appointed as administrator or executor?
Without a will there is no named executor; instead an administrator is appointed by the court based on a priority pecking order, often starting with a spouse or other relatives, and the court allocates assets according to intestate succession laws which may not align with the decedent's wishes.
“Revocable Trust vs. a MAPT” Hosts: Lou Pierro and Patricia Whelan
Q: What is a trust?
A trust is a vehicle that can be set up during your lifetime to manage assets, handle incapacity, and transfer assets after death, often offering privacy and avoided probate, with revocable trusts providing flexibility and creditor protection while irrevocable trusts can offer tax benefits and asset protection (especially Medicaid-focused ones) though they require more structure and often set limits on access.
Life Happens Radio with Hosts: Lou Pierro and Tom Marasco
Q: How does an asset protection trust work for a home, and what about taxes?
An asset protection trust is irrevocable with independent trustees; the home can be retained for exclusive use by the grantor, while the trust structure preserves exemptions and allows continued tax treatment as the grantor, with careful management of funding and allocations.
"You Want Answers? Assemblymember John McDonald is live on Life Happens Radio!" Host Louis Pierro, Pierro, Connor & Strauss
Q: How does HR1 affect taxpayers and the middle class?
HR1 lowers some rates and expands benefits for the average person, but it also changes corporate or capital-related provisions; the guest emphasizes the need to spend wisely and avoid driving people out of the state.
"You Want Answers? Assemblymember John McDonald is live on Life Happens Radio!" Host Louis Pierro, Pierro, Connor & Strauss
Q: What is the big concern for New York State in the coming budget cycle?
The biggest concern is balancing affordability and access in health care and long-term care while addressing the budget gap, particularly around HR1 and its impact on non-citizens and essential health programs.

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This program centers on aging, estate planning, long-term care, and practical strategies families can use to protect assets and maintain independence. In recent episodes, hosts explore trusts, guardianship, Medicaid planning, and funding options for care, often weaving in real-world case studies and guest expertise from elder-law attorneys, care managers, and technology-enabled care platforms. The show frequently highlights proactive planning, early conversations, and collaboration between families, attorneys, and care professionals to avoid probate, reduce costs, and preserve family legacies. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on asset protection through trusts, the integration of tech tools in care coordination, and policy cont... more

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