Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust
Everyone has heard the terms "Will" and “Trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 19
- 3 min
10 Really Good Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
Estate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Sister’s Credible Testimony Is Enough to Prove Medicaid Applicant’s Transfers to Her Were for Living
Reversing a decision by the Medicaid agency, a New Jersey appeals court holds that a Medicaid applicant’s sister’s credible testimony...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Home Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care Survey
Home Health Aide & Nursing Home Costs Rise in the New York Area
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 8, 2021
- 1 min
The Covid pandemic has created a need to keep Wills and Estate Plans up-to-date.
The pandemic appears to have generated a bigger interest in estate planning, which includes a will and other legal documents that address...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
Update: Medicaid Deadline is approaching. Don't lose out.
Essentially, free home care services!
There is an important deadline coming up for New Yorkers: March 31, 2022. When the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
You were appointed Executor…Now what?
Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships and Less Restrictive Alternatives
While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due to dementia or intellect
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
Be Careful Not to Name Minors as Your Beneficiaries
Most people want to pass their assets to their children or grandchildren, but naming a minor as beneficiary can have consequences...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
Giving Your Home to Your Children Can Have Tax Consequences
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
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Announcing Raphan Law Partners !
I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...
Samantha Benadiba, Esq
- May 8, 2021
- 2 min
Don't Miss Your Chance For Free Homecare
Very good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Update: New Remote Notary & Medicaid Deadlines
There are two important deadlines coming up for New Yorkers: July 5th, 2021, and January 1st, 2022.
Remote Notarization of documents and ...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
Webinar: 'Alzheimer’s – Legal Issues Facing Families'
Understanding how to care for a family member with Alzheimer’s on a personal level is of primary importance. Planning for the future...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
The Top 8 Medicaid Planning Mistakes
Avoiding the mistakes when planning for Medicaid can help save your family thousands of dollars.
Matthew Carmody, Esq.
- Aug 4, 2020
- 2 min
5 Estate Planning Tips for LGBTQ Couples.
"Lack of proper planning can be disastrous for your care if you become sick or incapacitated"
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
An Estate Fight May Be Coming Over Ric Ocasek’s Estate
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 20, 2019
- 6 min
Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
There are 5 Essential Documents that are the basis for good estate planning...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 22, 2019
- 1 min
Q & A: Can the Creator of a Revocable Trust Make Whatever Changes She Wants Without Telling Anyone?
Q: If the creator of a revocable trust wants to make a beneficiary a co-trustee and make the current successor trustee a beneficiary,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 10, 2019
- 2 min
Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid
Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.