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10 Questions to Ask an Elder Law Attorney
[According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 54 million seniors live in the U.S. This accounts for more than 16 percent of the total...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 2, 20234 min read


Anthony Bourdain Left Loved Ones In Limbo But The Heirs Will End Up Better Than Michael Jackson’s
Via 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 13, 20184 min read


How to Protect an IRA From Heirs’ Creditors
When 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 12, 20182 min read


Here’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.
Jun 7, 20187 min read


Protecting Your House from Medicaid Estate Recovery
After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient’s...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 4, 20163 min read


WHY IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS VS OUTRIGHTÂ GIFTING
So, why complicate things with a trust? Why not just keep the planning as simple and inexpensive as possible? The short answer is that...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 3, 20142 min read
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