Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 282 minHome Health Aide Costs See the Sharpest Increase in Annual Long-Term Care SurveyHome Health Aide & Nursing Home Costs Rise in the New York Area
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Nov 1, 20211 minHow To Plan For Life ChangesQuickly learn about the essential legal documents that will help you plan for future care and ensure your wishes are met. Free Download...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 17, 20213 minYou 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.Aug 16, 20214 minBritney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships and Less Restrictive AlternativesWhile a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due to dementia or intellect
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jul 2, 20211 minAnnouncing 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, 20211 minWe 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.Jan 12, 20212 minThe Top 8 Medicaid Planning MistakesAvoiding the mistakes when planning for Medicaid can help save your family thousands of dollars.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.May 1, 20203 minWhy 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.Apr 9, 20206 minCheck your Planning for the 'new world.'As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly spread, and the stock market decline and volatility continue, our office has been extremely...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 2, 20203 minAn Estate Fight May Be Coming Over Ric Ocasek’s EstateRic Ocasek's Estate. Under New York law, if her elective rights are upheld, Porizkova would be entitled to one-third of all estate assets...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 2, 20203 min10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan NowEstate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 22, 20191 minQ & A: Can the Creator of a Revocable Trust Make Whatever Changes She Wants Without Telling Anyone?Q: If the creator of a revocable trust wants to make a beneficiary a co-trustee and make the current successor trustee a beneficiary,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 10, 20192 minProving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for MedicaidMedicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 22, 20191 minHelpful 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.Jun 18, 20182 minCareful…Gifting To Family Can Affect Medicaid EligibilityAny transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 13, 20184 minAnthony Bourdain Left Loved Ones In Limbo But The Heirs Will End Up Better Than Michael Jackson’sVia The Wealth Advisor Scott Martin Contributor He lived on the edge and died without warning. The family needed a disaster plan to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 12, 20182 minHow to Protect an IRA From Heirs’ CreditorsWhen a person declares bankruptcy, an individual retirement account (IRA) is one of the assets that is beyond the reach of creditors, but...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 7, 20187 minHere’s 6 good reasons you should consider a trust…Trusts can help you control your assets and build a legacy. Via FIDELITY VIEWPOINTS 06/06/2018 Key takeaways Trusts can help pass and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.May 1, 20181 minMedicaid Applicants & Home Care: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clarifies Penalty PeThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified when a transfer penalty begins for Medicaid applicants who are seeking...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 21, 20182 minStepmothers and Estate Planning: Who inherits?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...