Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
10 Really Good Reasons to Create an Estate Plan Now
Estate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 22
- 2 min
Sister’s Credible Testimony Is Enough to Prove Medicaid Applicant’s Transfers to Her Were for Living
Reversing a decision by the Medicaid agency, a New Jersey appeals court holds that a Medicaid applicant’s sister’s credible testimony...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Update: New Remote Notary & Medicaid Deadlines
There are two important deadlines coming up for New Yorkers: July 5th, 2021, and January 1st, 2022.
Remote Notarization of documents and ...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 11, 2021
- 1 min
Webinar: 'Alzheimer’s – Legal Issues Facing Families'
Understanding how to care for a family member with Alzheimer’s on a personal level is of primary importance. Planning for the future...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
Top Ten Nursing Homes in New York
See the Top 10 List in New York from Caring.com> Of course, when considering a home for your loved one you should also consider factors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 7, 2020
- 2 min
Seniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds
Seniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 6, 2019
- 1 min
How To Spot Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse?
How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 6, 2019
- 2 min
Medicaid isn’t just for Nursing Homes: #Homecare
Traditionally, Medicaid has paid for long-term care in a nursing home, but because most individuals would rather be cared for at home and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 8, 2018
- 7 min
Article: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff Levels
Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 3 min
Bedsore Lawsuits: FAQs
WHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
Worst States If You’re Caring For An Aging Parent
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...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 1, 2018
- 4 min
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.
- Apr 10, 2018
- 2 min
New Federal Law Helps To Prevent Elder Abuse
A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 20, 2018
- 3 min
Should you sign that Nursing Home Admissions Agreement you were given?
Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing Admitting a loved one to a nursing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 14, 2018
- 3 min
Ooops! Did you choose the wrong executor?
You finally got around to making your Will. You deserve a sigh of relief. But did you choose the right executor? Or have you burdened an...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jul 18, 2017
- 2 min
New Protections for Nursing Home Residents
New Obama-era rules designed to give nursing home residents more control of their care are gradually going into effect. The rules give...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Apr 13, 2017
- 1 min
A Medicaid Applicant’s Purchase of Life Insurance Policy Is Transfer for Less Than Market Valu
An Illinois appeals court rules that a Medicaid applicant’s purchase of a life insurance policy was a transfer for less than fair market...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Mar 21, 2017
- 4 min
Elder Abuse is a National Epidemic
Via Huffington Post… When Helping Hurts Elder abuse is a national epidemic. Each year in the United States, an estimated 10 percent of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Feb 9, 2017
- 3 min
Top 10 Elder Law decisions of 2016
Below, in chronological order, is ElderLawAnswers’ annual roundup of the top 10 elder law decisions for the year just ended, as measured...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Jan 8, 2016
- 2 min
Online Retirement Planning Calculators Measure Risk Poorly, Study Finds
If you are retired or are nearing retirement, the main questions on your mind are probably “Will I run out of money in retirement?” and...