Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions for Care Givers
Thanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 19, 2014
- 3 min
How to sell an inherited home:
Get good advice before putting mom and dad’s house on the market. Amy Hoak, MarketWatch. Selling an inherited house isn’t easy. There’s...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 16, 2014
- 2 min
Tips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes:
From the IRS: Tips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes: Current research indicates that individuals are likely to make errors when...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 27, 2014
- 2 min
Senate Looks at Doctor-Dropping by Medicare Advantage Plans:
What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 30, 2013
- 1 min
How to Use Medicare to Pay for In-Home Care
The good news is that Medicare coverage is easier to get than it used to be, and it should become easier still. Read full article… #medicare
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 28, 2013
- 2 min
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...
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 17, 2013
- 3 min
Hold on…Should you sign that Nursing Home Admissions Agreement??? Not so fast…
“Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing” Admitting a loved one to a...
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 10, 2013
- 2 min
Courts: Chimps are Not people
Did we need a court to figure this one out…? Interesting news via (CNN) — Three New York courts have rejected one group’s legal effort to...
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 1, 2013
- 1 min
Question: “I want to revise my Will… but it was prepared by another attorney”
Additionally, if you are the executor named in a Will of a friend or loved one, which was prepared by another Law Firm, you do not have...
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