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State Can Recover From Entire Value of Property in Which Medicaid Recipient Had Life Estate
The Idaho Supreme Court rules that the state may recover Medicaid benefits from the entire value of a property that a Medicaid recipient...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 3, 20142 min read
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 30, 20142 min read
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 13, 20141 min read
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.
Aug 12, 20144 min read
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 18, 20141 min read
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 16, 20143 min read
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 19, 20142 min read
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, 20141 min read
Can You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?
Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 3, 20142 min read
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 16, 20141 min read
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.
May 6, 20146 min read
Top Ten Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them:
The more you hear about a particular scam the less likely you’ll fall prey. Read the article by Jeff Anderson and pass it on to protect...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 9, 20148 min read
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.
Feb 26, 20143 min read
Senate Looks at Doctor-Dropping by Medicare Advantage Plans:
What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 27, 20142 min read
9 (Potential) Problems with Your Trust:
All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your goals today. Following is...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 21, 20143 min read
The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid Planning
1. Thinking it’s too late to plan. It’s almost never too late to take planning steps, even after a senior has moved to a nursing home. 2....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 5, 20132 min read
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