Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Oct 13, 20211 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, 20211 minWe 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, 20202 minSeniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study FindsSeniors Who Keep An Active Social Life May Live Longer, Study Finds
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 2, 20203 min10 Reasons to Create an Estate Plan NowEstate Planning is for everyone regardless of their net worth. Below are 10 prudent reasons to create an estate plan now.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 10, 20192 minProving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for MedicaidMedicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 6, 20192 minMedicaid isn’t just for Nursing Homes: #HomecareTraditionally, 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, 20192 min2019 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid ApplicantsThe 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, 20184 minDid You Know Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Can Have Tax Implications?Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 1, 20183 minBedsore Lawsuits: FAQsWHEN 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, 20182 minPressure Ulcers: What You Should Do If You See Them on Your Loved One In A HospitalPressure 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, 20182 minWorst States If You’re Caring For An Aging ParentVia 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, 20184 minHow 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, 20181 minMedicaid Applicants & Home Care: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Clarifies Penalty PeThe 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, 20182 minNew Federal Law Helps To Prevent Elder AbuseA 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, 20183 minOoops! 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, 20181 minBedsores Reference Guide: Lawsuit, Medical, and Treatment informationHave 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, 20171 minBenefits for Older New YorkersMany 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, 20176 minPressure sores: Causes, treatment, and preventionInformative medical information: Via MEDICAL NEWS TODAY, By Christian Nordqvist Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 6, 20172 minBe Aware of the Kiddie Tax Before Leaving an IRA to ChildrenGrandparents 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, 20172 minState 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...