Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
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...
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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.
- Jun 3, 2014
- 2 min
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.
- 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.
- Mar 9, 2014
- 8 min
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.
- 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.
- Jan 27, 2014
- 2 min
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 21, 2014
- 3 min
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.
- 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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 4, 2013
- 3 min
Family Feuds Over Power of Attorney
As part of the agingcare.com network I want to share this article about POAs written by Lori Johnston. Squabbles over assigning Power of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 3, 2013
- 1 min
Supreme Court to Decide How Inherited IRAs Are Treated in Bankruptcy:
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will decide whether inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are available to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 1, 2013
- 8 min
8 expensive health insurance mistakes
How to avoid paying too much for the protection you need: 1. Assuming because you’re healthy you don’t need health insurance If you get...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 12, 2013
- 4 min
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Seniors and Family Caregivers
Obamacare? Affordable Care Act? What if you already have insurance? What if you can’t afford insurance? Let’s cut through the chaos and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 3, 2013
- 1 min
Quiz: Seniors, Are You Ready for Your Future?
TAKE THE QUIZ: CLICK HERE. Regards, Brian http://www.RaphanLaw.com
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 5, 2013
- 1 min
Download a Free Guide to Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules:
This handy guide explains “countable assets” and “qualifying expenses” and also provides case studies as examples. Know who can give and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 1, 2013
- 1 min
The Perils Of Joint Ownership
JT/WROS, joint tenants with rights of survivorship, is a common set up for many investment accounts. This Forbes article looks deeper...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 2, 2013
- 0 min
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