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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing facilities to close.

Home Health Aide & Nursing Home Costs Rise in the New York Area

Admissions Backlog Hurting Hospitals Faced with the loss of employees during the pandemic and the difficulty in recruiting replacements...

The most common type of Medicaid waiver expands Medicaid to cover home care to individuals who need a high level of care, but who would like

I’m thrilled whenever technology steps in and creates a way to help and simplify the legal process for families. In this case it...

There may come a time when a loved one will require a Guardianship or Conservatorship. Click to listen to my Podcast Q&A and learn about the

Essentially, free home care services! There is an important deadline coming up for New Yorkers: March 31, 2022. When the...

Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration...

I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...

We are excited to announce Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!

As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...

There are many do-it-yourself power of attorney forms available; however, it is a good idea to have an attorney draft the form for you.

There are 5 Essential Documents that are the basis for good estate planning...

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In two separate cases, a Maryland appeals court rules that a nursing home does not have to pay attorney’s fees to an attorney appointed...

Good info via HelpGuide.org Although death is an inevitable part of life, many of us are reluctant to face the fact that we’re not going...

Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.

Bed sores are often a sign of neglect and sometimes a sign of abuse. The first thing you should do is speak to a nurse on duty and begin...

Many public programs are available to seniors in need.  The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides a guide to benefits...

From New York City Patch: https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/new-york-citys-safest-most-dangerous-hospitals-rankings By Brendan...