Long Term Care Planning Following a Dementia Diagnosis
2026-05-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Brookdale Senior Living (Murrysville), 5300 Old William Penn Hwy,, Export, PA, 15632, United States
A dementia diagnosis can bring emotional, medical, and financial uncertainty for families. This workshop will help participants better understand the important legal, financial, and long-term care planning steps to consider early — including powers of attorney, asset protection strategies, care options, and ways to help reduce stress for loved ones in the future.
Presented by Attorney Colleen D. Bratkovich.
RSVP to Tierney by Monday, May 18th at 878-645-0546 or Tiegua@brookdale.com

Spring Aging Well Resource Fair (Community Event)
2026-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Monroeville Senior Citizens, 6000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146, United States, 6000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville, 15146, United States
COMMUNITY EVENT, Free Admission, Everyone Welcome
Thursday, May 21st from 10AM – Noon
FREE Admission. Meet with 25 local businesses that provide senior health resource information. Event sponsored by Life Options Pittsburgh is a group of over 50 local health care industry and senior care professionals dedicated to helping families find the right information, products and resources for their needs as they age. Click here to learn more!

Because They’ll Always Need You: Planning Ahead for Children with Special Needs (invite only)
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Topgolf Pittsburgh, 400 Presto-Sygan Rd., Bridgeville, PA, 15017, United States
No one knows your child better than you—but what happens when you’re not the one making decisions? Planning ahead ensures your child is supported, protected, and cared for no matter what the future holds.
In this thoughtful and informative session, Attorney Justin Ellis will guide families through the key elements of planning, including guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, and special needs trusts. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to put the right protections in place—so your child’s future is guided by your intentions. This event is invite only in partnership with Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

College Bound & Covered: Important Legal Planning for Students and Families
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00
Sending a child off to college involves more than packing and move-in day. This workshop will help parents and students understand the importance of having key legal protections in place once a child becomes a legal adult. Topics will include:

Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Financial Powers of Attorney
HIPAA releases
Emergency preparedness and practical planning tips for families navigating this transition.

Virtual workshop – led by Attorney/Shareholder, Christine Brown Murphy
Click here to secure your spot!

Wills vs. Trusts: What's the Difference
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Trailside Landing Banquet Facility, 235 N. First Street, Connellsville, PA, 15425, United States
Join featured speaker Partner Colleen D. Bratkovich from Zacharia Brown & Bratkovich, for a client appreciation event, market update and informative presentation on Wills & Trusts hosted by the Spanos Group on Wednesday, July 15, at 6:00 PM.
Attorney Bratkovich will break down the difference between a will and a trust, outline the different types of trusts and help you understand which option may fit your family and financial goals.
You’ll learn what happens if you don’t have a plan, how to avoid common mistakes, and what your first next step should be — whether you’re starting from scratch or updating existing documents.
To Register: Call 724.371.2001 or email spanosgroup@raymondjames.com

Planning Through the Unexpected: Protecting Your Child at Every Stage
2026-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
When a family is navigating a cancer diagnosis, planning for the future can feel overwhelming – but it’s also one of the most meaningful ways to create stability and peace of mind. This virtual workshop is designed for parents and caregivers who want to better understand the legal and financial considerations that can help protect their loved ones. Whether you’re facing difficult decisions now or simply want to be prepared for what lies ahead, we’ll walk through the essential planning steps every family should understand with compassion and clarity.
Presented by Attorney Christine Brown Murphy in partnership with Lending Hearts. While created with Lending Hearts families in mind, this virtual workshop is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Click here to RSVP!
