Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
How Do Divorce and Remarriage Affect Social Security Benefits?
It is common knowledge that husbands and wives are entitled to collect Social Security benefits on their spouses’ work records. Less well...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 18, 2013
- 1 min
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors…
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors… #healthcare #elderlaw #obamacare #seniorcitizens #eldercare #medicare #medicaid
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.
- Oct 26, 2013
- 2 min
States You Shouldn’t Be Caught Dead In:
Robert Negele is a 90-year-old retired executive who has lived in Connecticut for almost 40 years. Despite decades of community...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Oct 22, 2013
- 3 min
How to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent:
As an attorney member of a great site for elders called AgingCare.com I come across relevant information for my clients and all seniors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Oct 8, 2013
- 9 min
Plan wisely for your “$300 Million Dollar” estates…
Here’s an interesting article from Joanna L. Grossman, a Justia columnist, and Professor of Family law at Hofstra University about the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 23, 2013
- 2 min
Can Life Insurance Affect Your Medicaid Eligibility?
In order to qualify for Medicaid, you can’t have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). Many people forget about life insurance...
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.
- Jul 30, 2013
- 3 min
6 Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini’s Will:
James Gandolfini’s untimely death at 51 brought many discussions, none more strange than the fixation on his will. A few estate planning...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 23, 2013
- 1 min
Time to get organized with The Living Balance Sheet:
Whenever I come across a way for a client or friend to simplify their life I tell them about it. This is especially true with their...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 8, 2013
- 2 min
Grandchildren Liable for Grandmother’s Nursing Home Stay After She Transferred Money to Them:
A New York trial court rules that a nursing home resident’s grandchildren are liable for fraudulent conveyance after the grandmother...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 26, 2013
- 2 min
Lessen the Tax Burden of your Estate with a Properly Drafted Will
If you plan properly and have your plan reviewed periodically, you may lower or eliminate the tax burden on your estate and leave more to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 21, 2013
- 1 min
Three Rules for How to Get the Highest Social Security Benefits:
Social Security provisions are so nuanced and difficult to understand that they are sure to make anyone go mad. That’s why Larry...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 2, 2013
- 0 min
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 5, 2013
- 2 min
The Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid Planning
1. Thinking it’s too late to plan. It’s almost never too late to take planning steps, even after a senior has moved to a nursing home. 2....
Important news for seniors and their families
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