Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Complaints About Nursing Home Evictions Rise, and Regulators Take Note
From The New York Times: One reason for the evictions, legal advocates say, is that the residents’ better-paying Medicare coverage is...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 13, 2018
- 1 min
Bedsores Reference Guide: Lawsuit, Medical, and Treatment information
Have bedsores reached epidemic proportions yet? To many it seems so — especially in elders that are in hospitals and nursing homes — and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 6, 2017
- 11 min
Free Services for Seniors or Their Caregivers
Below are 19 Free Services that can come in handy. Via AgingCare.com BY TONY ROVERE Most seniors these days are living on limited incomes...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 18, 2017
- 1 min
Can You Transfer Assets Using Medicaid’s Disability Transfer Exception?
The Medicaid exception refers to a transfer to a special needs trust (also called supplemental needs trust). Even after moving to a nursing
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 9, 2017
- 3 min
Top 10 Elder Law decisions of 2016
Below, in chronological order, is ElderLawAnswers’ annual roundup of the top 10 elder law decisions for the year just ended, as measured...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 8, 2016
- 5 min
The Healing Power of Pets for Elderly People
For elderly pet owners, who often live alone or in group facilities, pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase social...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 4, 2015
- 2 min
An Attorney Who Advised Against Life Estate While Conducting Medicaid Planning Is Liable for Legal M
An Attorney Who Advised Against Life Estate While Conducting Medicaid Planning Is Liable for Legal Malpractice A Massachusetts appeals...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Oct 28, 2015
- 2 min
What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid in the Context of Long-Term Care?
Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Oct 1, 2015
- 5 min
Q: When Do I Need a Guardianship?
A: The standard under which a person is deemed to require a guardian differs from state to state. And even within some states the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 30, 2015
- 3 min
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
Marriage Whether it is your first or a later marriage, you will need to update your estate plan after you get married. A spouse does not...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 4, 2015
- 1 min
Medicaid’s Gift to Children Who Help Parents Postpone Nursing Home Care:
In most states, transferring your house to your children (or someone else) may lead to a Medicaid penalty period, which would make you...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 29, 2015
- 2 min
ELDER ABUSE: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION FOR $797,000
Another case handled by Brian A. Raphan, P.C. was on the Cover Page of the New York Law Journal last week. I was appointed as Special...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 6, 2015
- 1 min
Medicaid Recipient Cannot Bring Claim to Require State to Deduct Guardianship Fees
NEW YORK: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit holds that a Medicaid recipient who is under guardianship cannot bring a §...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 8, 2015
- 3 min
What Rights Do Bedsore Victims Have?
You’d be surprised how many times we hear the following from clients…”the nursing home said our dad’s skin condition was broken down and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 7, 2015
- 3 min
Why You Should Redo Your Estate Plan When You Remarry:
If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate, but it is also important to focus on less exciting matters like redoing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 21, 2015
- 4 min
‘Smart bandage’ detects bedsores before they are visible to doctors
By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | March 17, 2015 BERKELEY — Engineers at UC Berkeley are developing a new type of bandage that does far...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 19, 2015
- 3 min
Bed and/or Chair Rest + Neglect = Bedsores
Article by Brian A. Raphan. Published 3/17/15 in ‘THE DOCTOR WEIGHS IN’ When a patient develops pressure ulcers, it is often a sign of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 5, 2015
- 3 min
Some Potential Problems With SSA’s New Trust Guide
As previously reported, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently instituted a nationally uniform procedure for review of special...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 28, 2015
- 3 min
To Collect Debts, Nursing Homes Are Seizing Control Over Patients
The need to protect your assets is always at hand. Planning for long-term care with an elder law attorney can help protect your assets...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 22, 2015
- 2 min
Can I Give My Kids $14,000 a Year?
If you have it to give, you certainly can, but there may be consequences should you apply for Medicaid long-term care coverage within...
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