Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Lack of Personal Care Agreement Makes Reimbursements to Relatives an Improper Transfer
Reversing a trial court, a Louisiana appeals court determines that a nursing home resident improperly transferred close to $50,000 to his...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 2, 2015
- 1 min
A great way to enhance quality of life for elder New Yorkers
Activities for Life NY, LLC offers an amazing service that has been helping enhance the quality of life for many of our clients. My law...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 2, 2014
- 2 min
What Happens to a Medicaid Recipient If the Spouse at Home Dies First?
When one spouse is in a nursing home and applying for Medicaid, planning has to take into account the possibility that the spouse who is...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 6, 2014
- 2 min
New Federal Regulations May Increase Pay for Home Care Workers, But Could Harm Seniors and People wi
A federal regulation scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2015, could force employers to pay previously exempt caregivers the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Oct 15, 2014
- 3 min
Maybe it’s time for a geriatric care manager
Why do we hear so much about geriatric care management these days? It’s because there are so many benefits they can provide to seniors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 17, 2014
- 4 min
Can you sue for Bedsores or Pressure Sores?
2/22/2018 Law Firm added Free Booklet Bedsores should not happen while in a nursing home or hospital. Often they are due to neglect and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 30, 2014
- 2 min
Why Irrevocable Trusts vs outright Gifting
People often wonder about the value of using irrevocable trusts in Medicaid planning. Certainly gifting of assets can be done outright,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 13, 2014
- 1 min
New: Visiting Lawyer Services for Elder New Yorkers
Why should the elderly that aren’t as mobile as they used to be, or live in an assisted living facility or are even at home wheelchair...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 12, 2014
- 4 min
The Rights of Nursing Home Residents
While residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 18, 2014
- 1 min
Free Download: 2014 Benefits Guide for Seniors: NYC
Free download. NYC Department of Aging resources. Free benefits guide for senior citizens. For 2014, this guide from NYY.gov is a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 16, 2014
- 3 min
Some FAQ’s about Health Care Proxys
As an Elder Law attorney for over 25 years I have recently been getting more and more questions about Health Care Proxys. Below are...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 15, 2014
- 2 min
Court Ruling: Transfers Made Years Before Needing Care Were Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicai
Doing Medicaid Planning for clients, I often get asked the question: “How does medicaid determine if my gifts were made to qualify for...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 19, 2014
- 2 min
Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death
Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death [via Elder Law Answers] Although your life insurance policy may pass to your...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 11, 2014
- 1 min
Can you sue a hospital if you develop bedsores?
Click for online Bedsore Lawsuit Evaluation. Bedsores can develop quickly, progress rapidly and are often difficult to heal. Caring for...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 11, 2014
- 2 min
Judge: Casey Kasem’s daughter in charge of care
The Associated Press PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state judge on Friday said Casey Kasem’s daughter, not her stepmother, is in...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 16, 2014
- 1 min
Using a No-Contest Clause to Prevent Heirs from Challenging a Will or Trust
If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 6, 2014
- 6 min
Bedsores & Nursing Home Obligations
Waiting – And – Waiting On The Nursing Home Inspector By Anna Gorman KHN Staff Writer This KHN story was produced in collaboration by...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 26, 2014
- 3 min
The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions for Care Givers
Thanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 28, 2013
- 2 min
How Do Divorce and Remarriage Affect Social Security Benefits?
It is common knowledge that husbands and wives are entitled to collect Social Security benefits on their spouses’ work records. Less well...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 11, 2013
- 1 min
CareGround.com: A new online resource for caregivers:
Being a caregiver not takes a lot of time and energy. And to be successful at it you need resources you can count on. With you at the...
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