Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust
Everyone has heard the terms "Will" and “Trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive "In Decades"
Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive "In Decades"
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Which States Have Been Hardest Hit by the Nursing Home Staffing Crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing facilities to close.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Home Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care Survey
Home Health Aide & Nursing Home Costs Rise in the New York Area
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Nursing Homes & Hospitals suffer from loss of employees during the pandemic.
Admissions Backlog Hurting Hospitals Faced with the loss of employees during the pandemic and the difficulty in recruiting replacements...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Can you avoid a Nursing Home, and still get care with Medicaid's Home Care Waivers ?
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
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Apple’s iPhone now has a helpful estate planning feature.
I’m thrilled whenever technology steps in and creates a way to help and simplify the legal process for families. In this case it...
Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
When is there a need for a Guardianship?
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
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
Update: Medicaid Deadline is approaching. Don't lose out.
Essentially, free home care services!
There is an important deadline coming up for New Yorkers: March 31, 2022. When the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
You were appointed Executor…Now what?
Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing the administration...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Announcing Raphan Law Partners !
I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
We are excited to announce Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!
We are excited to announce
Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
“My mom is in a nursing home and I noticed some bruises and bedsores- what should I do?
As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?
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.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Nov 20, 2019
- 6 min
Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
There are 5 Essential Documents that are the basis for good estate planning...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 22, 2019
- 1 min
Helpful and Free easy-to-read Legal Guides for Senior Citizens.
Check out our helpful and free easy to read legal guides!
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 14, 2019
- 2 min
State, Not Nursing Home, Must Pay Fees of Residents’ Court-Appointed Guardianship Attorney
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 23, 2018
- 2 min
Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 17, 2018
- 2 min
Careful…Gifting To Family Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 27, 2018
- 1 min
“My mom is in a nursing home and I noticed some bruises and sores. I think they are bed sores—what s
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...