Many people wonder if it is a good idea to give their home to their children. While it is possible to do this, giving away a house can have

I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...

Very good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...

There are two important deadlines coming up for New Yorkers: July 5th, 2021, and January 1st, 2022. Remote Notarization of documents and ...

Understanding how to care for a family member with Alzheimer’s on a personal level is of primary importance. Planning for the future...

Avoiding the mistakes when planning for Medicaid can help save your family thousands of dollars.

"Lack of proper planning can be disastrous for your care if you become sick or incapacitated"

Ric Ocasek's Estate. Under New York law, if her elective rights are upheld, Porizkova would be entitled to one-third of all estate assets...

Estate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.

There are 5 Essential Documents that are the basis for good estate planning...

Q: If the creator of a revocable trust wants to make a beneficiary a co-trustee and make the current successor trustee a beneficiary,...

Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.

Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of...

Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications

Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.

Via The Wealth Advisor Scott Martin Contributor He lived on the edge and died without warning. The family needed a disaster plan to...

When a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but...

Trusts can help you control your assets and build a legacy. Via FIDELITY VIEWPOINTS 06/06/2018 Key takeaways Trusts can help pass and...

A recent study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower-quality nursing home than...