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The Covid pandemic has created a need to keep Wills and Estate Plans up-to-date.

The pandemic appears to have generated a bigger interest in estate planning, which includes a will and other legal documents that address...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Visiting Lawyer Services is extremely helpful for those who need a lawyer but can not leave home.

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

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.

Did You Know Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Can Have Tax Implications?

Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

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...

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How to Talk About Moving to a Retirement Home: ‘It’s a Journey’

Having a conversation about moving — whether it’s with a relative, even a spouse — brings up lots of anxiety. Here’s how to go about it....

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

State Properly Valued Sale of Medicaid Applicant’s Life Estate…

An Ohio appeals court rules that the state correctly valued the sale of a Medicaid applicant’s life estate using the specific state...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Medicaid Benefits – House Transfer: Deed Does Not Conflict

Reservation of Power of Appointment in Deed Does Not Conflict With Conveyance of Property to Children A Massachusetts appeals court rules...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

What Is a Life Estate?

The phrase “life estate” often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning, but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a...

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