Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
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...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 1, 20138 min
8 expensive health insurance mistakes
How to avoid paying too much for the protection you need: 1. Assuming because you’re healthy you don’t need health insurance If you get...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 15, 20132 min
Medicaid Might Make You Pay Them Back Mom’s Nursing Home Costs:
Article By K. Gabriel Heiser Here’s a typical scenario I’ve seen play out: You’ve met with your elder law attorney, you’ve come up with a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 23, 20132 min
Can Life Insurance Affect Your Medicaid Eligibility?
In order to qualify for Medicaid, you can’t have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). Many people forget about life insurance...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 5, 20131 min
Download a Free Guide to Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules:
This handy guide explains “countable assets” and “qualifying expenses” and also provides case studies as examples. Know who can give and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 30, 20133 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, 20131 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.
Jul 8, 20132 min
Grandchildren Liable for Grandmother’s Nursing Home Stay After She Transferred Money to Them:
A New York trial court rules that a nursing home resident’s grandchildren are liable for fraudulent conveyance after the grandmother...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 2, 20130 min
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 5, 20132 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....
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