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.
- Oct 13, 2021
- 1 min
"I recommend this book to all my friends."
Amy is also the author of a new book, 'Final Wishes - A Journal for Reflections on Life and Guidance for Settling Your Affairs.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
We are excited to announce Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!
We are excited to announce
Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!
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 10, 2019
- 2 min
Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid
Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.
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.
- Jan 5, 2019
- 2 min
2019 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 4, 2018
- 4 min
Did You Know Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Can Have Tax Implications?
Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications
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 9, 2018
- 2 min
Pressure Ulcers: What You Should Do If You See Them on Your Loved One In A Hospital
Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores can progress quickly and can be deadly. The first thing you should do is remove pressure from the area and...
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.
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
Medicaid Applicants & Home Care: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clarifies Penalty Pe
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified when a transfer penalty begins for Medicaid applicants who are seeking...
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.
- 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.
- Jan 13, 2018
- 1 min
Bedsores Reference Guide: Lawsuit, Medical, and Treatment information
Have bedsores reached epidemic proportions yet? To many it seems so — especially in elders that are in hospitals and nursing homes — and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 30, 2017
- 1 min
Benefits for Older New Yorkers
Many public programs are available to seniors in need. The New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) provides a guide to benefits...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Dec 15, 2017
- 6 min
Pressure sores: Causes, treatment, and prevention
Informative medical information: Via MEDICAL NEWS TODAY, By Christian Nordqvist Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Sep 6, 2017
- 2 min
Be Aware of the Kiddie Tax Before Leaving an IRA to Children
Grandparents may be tempted to leave an IRA to a grandchild because children have a low tax rate, but the “kiddie tax” could make doing...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
- Aug 31, 2017
- 2 min
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...