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A Medicaid Applicant’s Purchase of Life Insurance Policy Is Transfer for Less Than Market Valu

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...

8 Pretty Good Things For Seniors To Remember at Tax Time

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Mar 7, 2017
3 min

8 Pretty Good Things For Seniors To Remember at Tax Time

Tax day, which is April 18th in 2017, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying...

Is your family getting the VA support they deserve?

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Mar 1, 2017
1 min

Is your family getting the VA support they deserve?

Individuals who have risked their lives to serve and protect the United States of America and its citizens are entitled to a variety of...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Jun 28, 2016
2 min

Four Social Security Myths Debunked

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the Social Security system. Here are four common myths and the truth about how Social...

4 things to put on your to-do list for retirement prep

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Jun 23, 2016
4 min

4 things to put on your to-do list for retirement prep

You may think you need a long and complicated list of tasks to accomplish your retirement goal. But a good place to start is with these...

The Healing Power of Pets for Elderly People

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Jun 8, 2016
5 min

The Healing Power of Pets for Elderly People

For elderly pet owners, who often live alone or in group facilities, pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase social...

Online Retirement Planning Calculators Measure Risk Poorly, Study Finds

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...

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Mar 24, 2015
2 min

Tips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes

As April 15th is around the corner, the IRS has these tips for seniors preparing their taxes:Embed from Getty Images Current research...

2015 Spousal Impoverishment and Home Equity Figures:

Brian A. Raphan, Esq.

Jan 13, 2015
1 min

2015 Spousal Impoverishment and Home Equity Figures:

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2015. The official spousal...

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