Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust
Everyone has heard the terms "Will" and “Trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Up to $9,000 reimbursement is available for COVID-19 related funeral expenses from FEMA.
You can now apply to receive up to $9,000 for past Covid-19 related funeral costs through this program from FEMA.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Apple’s iPhone now has a helpful estate planning feature.
I’m thrilled whenever technology steps in and creates a way to help and simplify the legal process for families. In this case it...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships and Less Restrictive Alternatives
While 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, 2021
- 1 min
Announcing 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, 2021
- 1 min
We 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.
- Apr 3, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 Helpful New Legislation: Remote Notary Public
Update: Video News: Raphan Law March 26th, 2020 To address the need for Notary services helpful new legislation has been passed to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
An Estate Fight May Be Coming Over Ric Ocasek’s Estate
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 6, 2019
- 1 min
How To Spot Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse?
How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 27, 2019
- 2 min
What are the facts about your rights as a victim of bedsores?
Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 5, 2019
- 2 min
2019 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 4, 2019
- 1 min
2019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight Years
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012. The change...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 4, 2018
- 4 min
Did You Know Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Can Have Tax Implications?
Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 8, 2018
- 7 min
Article: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff Levels
Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 25, 2018
- 3 min
Secret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilities
Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 13, 2018
- 4 min
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.
- Apr 3, 2018
- 4 min
Senior Citizens update: Puerto Rico. Hurricanes effect on elders
Time’s Running Out For Many Frail, Older People In Puerto Rico Heard on Morning Edition SARAH VARNEY NPR After a lifetime of agricultural...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 20, 2017
- 1 min
Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season
This holiday season is ripe for a lot of spam, online scams, viruses, malware and ransomware. All can be at the least annoying and at...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 29, 2017
- 1 min
A Brothers’ Dispute Over Mother’s Nursing Home Placement Is Not Domestic Violence
A New Jersey appeals court rules that an ugly dispute between two brothers over their mother’s placement in a nursing home did not amount...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 21, 2016
- 4 min
The Money Letter That Every Parent Should Write
As an elder law attorney I come across many clients that are looking to pass their wealth to their children–but how about passing on some...