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I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...

Via FA-Magazine  • HEIDI P. WERNER #7 In Survey New York State Some states make it harder for those caring for an aging parent, according...

Visiting Lawyer Services is extremely helpful for those who need a lawyer but can not leave home. As an elder law firm we take pride...

There are many advantages. Both financial and practical. On the financial side, New York State allows an individual applying for Medicaid...

The Idaho Supreme Court rules that the state may recover Medicaid benefits from the entire value of a property that a Medicaid recipient...

Why should the elderly that aren’t as mobile as they used to be, or live in an assisted living facility or are even at home wheelchair...

Doing Medicaid Planning for clients, I often get asked the question: “How does medicaid determine if my gifts were made to qualify for...

Medi-Cal (Medicaid) recipient Merver Mays died, leaving her house as her only asset. Ms. Mays’ daughter, Betty Bedford, petitioned the...

Make Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death [via Elder Law Answers] Although your life insurance policy may pass to your...

Absolutely.  Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....

If you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...

Some timely tax news from Forbes staff writer Ashlea Ebeling: It’s no April Fool’s joke. New York state doubled its estate tax exemption...

Thanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...

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...

What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...

All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your goals today. Following is...

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

The new year is fast approaching. Here are a few things to ask yourself to make sure you’re ready for 2014. The Medicare Blog The new...

It is common knowledge that husbands and wives are entitled to collect Social Security benefits on their spouses’ work records. Less well...

How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors… #healthcare #elderlaw #obamacare #seniorcitizens #eldercare #medicare #medicaid