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

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

While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due to dementia or intellect

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!

Avoiding the mistakes when planning for Medicaid can help save your family thousands of dollars.

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.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly spread, and the stock market decline and volatility continue, our office has been extremely...

Ric Ocasek's Estate. Under New York law, if her elective rights are upheld, Porizkova would be entitled to one-third of all estate assets...

Estate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.

Q: If the creator of a revocable trust wants to make a beneficiary a co-trustee and make the current successor trustee a beneficiary,...

Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.

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

Via The Wealth Advisor Scott Martin Contributor He lived on the edge and died without warning. The family needed a disaster plan to...

When a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but...

Trusts can help you control your assets and build a legacy. Via FIDELITY VIEWPOINTS 06/06/2018 Key takeaways Trusts can help pass and...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified when a transfer penalty begins for Medicaid applicants who are seeking...

Via Quentin Fottrell Dear Moneyologist, My dad passed away five years ago. He did leave a will on how he wanted his estate to be...