Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 26, 20143 minThe 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions for Care GiversThanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 19, 20143 minHow 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, 20142 minTips 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, 20142 minSenate 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 31, 20131 minHow to Use Medicare to Pay for In-Home CareThe 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, 20132 minHow 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, 20131 minHow 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, 20133 minHold 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, 20131 minCareGround.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, 20132 minCourts: Chimps are Not peopleDid 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 27, 20132 minStates 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, 20131 minQuiz: Seniors, Are You Ready for Your Future?TAKE THE QUIZ: CLICK HERE. Regards, Brian http://www.RaphanLaw.com
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jul 30, 20133 min6 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, 20131 minTime 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 27, 20132 minLessen the Tax Burden of your Estate with a Properly Drafted WillIf 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.Mar 5, 20132 minThe Top Eight Mistakes People Make With Medicaid Planning1. 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, 20131 minQuestion: “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...