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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 22, 20221 min read
Proud to announce partner Matthew Carmody, Esq., Speaker for the New York State Bar Association!
This 2-day New York State Bar Association CLE program is suitable for the education of both new and experienced attorneys and is...
Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 5, 20223 min read
This month: Alzheimer's Today magazine, featuring an article by Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
What a guardianship often lacks though, is guidance and decisions from the person it impacts the most—and the reason they are implemented is
Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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 5, 202010 min read
How to financially plan for an Alzheimer’s or Dementia diagnosis
To help those who have been diagnosed and their families plan for future expenses, below is a guide which discusses the legal and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 22, 20191 min read
Helpful and Free easy-to-read Legal Guides for Senior Citizens.
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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.
May 1, 20182 min read
Worst States If You’re Caring For An Aging Parent
Via FA-Magazine • HEIDI P. WERNER #7 In Survey New York State Some states make it harder for those caring for an aging parent, according...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 10, 20182 min read
New Federal Law Helps To Prevent Elder Abuse
A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 13, 20163 min read
How does a Health Care Proxy work?
A Health Care Proxy is someone you appoint to make health related decisions for you, in the event you can not. Who decides that I’m not...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 12, 20164 min read
When Is A Guardian Required for an Adult?
Guardianships are set up to protect and help people in need, such as an elder or loved one unable to care for their own financial or...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 1, 20155 min read
Q: When Do I Need a Guardianship?
A: The standard under which a person is deemed to require a guardian differs from state to state. And even within some states the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 6, 20141 min read
Nursing Home’s Claim Has Priority over State’s Medicaid Claim
A New York appeals court rules that a nursing home that had a claim against the guardianship account of a resident is entitled to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 6, 20142 min read
New Federal Regulations May Increase Pay for Home Care Workers, But Could Harm Seniors and People wi
A federal regulation scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2015, could force employers to pay previously exempt caregivers the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 2, 20142 min read
How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care...
Important news for seniors and their families
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