Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 9, 20206 minCheck your Planning for the 'new world.'As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly spread, and the stock market decline and volatility continue, our office has been extremely...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 2, 20203 minAn Estate Fight May Be Coming Over Ric Ocasek’s EstateRic Ocasek's Estate. Under New York law, if her elective rights are upheld, Porizkova would be entitled to one-third of all estate assets...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 22, 20191 minQ & A: Can the Creator of a Revocable Trust Make Whatever Changes She Wants Without Telling Anyone?Q: If the creator of a revocable trust wants to make a beneficiary a co-trustee and make the current successor trustee a beneficiary,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 28, 20164 minNo will or estate plan? Big problem for you and your heirsEstate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Financial advisors say that most Americans can benefit from it. Read on and see how you can...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 26, 20151 minIt’s Official: Estate Exclusion to Rise to $5.45M in 2016The IRS has announced that the basic estate tax exclusion amount for the estates of decedents dying during calendar year 2016 will be...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 29, 20152 minELDER ABUSE: FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION FOR $797,000Another case handled by Brian A. Raphan, P.C. was on the Cover Page of the New York Law Journal last week. I was appointed as Special...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 12, 20142 minLegal DIY Web Sites Are No Match for a Pro, Consumer Reports ConcludesAfter road testing three leading Web sites that help you create your own will, power of attorney, and other important legal documents,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 5, 20142 minHeir tight: The dos and don’ts of creating rock-solid trustsGood article via Jennifer Woods at Imagine working for decades so that one day you could pass your assets on to your children or...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 20, 20142 minMake Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your DeathMake Sure Your Life Insurance Is Not Taxed at Your Death [via Elder Law Answers] Although your life insurance policy may pass to your...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Apr 4, 20143 minThe New New York Estate Tax Beware A 164% Marginal RateSome timely tax news from Forbes staff writer Ashlea Ebeling: It’s no April Fool’s joke. New York state doubled its estate tax exemption...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Dec 1, 20138 min8 expensive health insurance mistakesHow to avoid paying too much for the protection you need: 1. Assuming because you’re healthy you don’t need health insurance If you get...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Nov 15, 20132 minMedicaid Might Make You Pay Them Back Mom’s Nursing Home Costs:Article By K. Gabriel Heiser Here’s a typical scenario I’ve seen play out: You’ve met with your elder law attorney, you’ve come up with a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Oct 22, 20133 minHow to Get Guardianship of an Elderly Parent:As an attorney member of a great site for elders called AgingCare.com I come across relevant information for my clients and all seniors...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Oct 8, 20139 minPlan wisely for your “$300 Million Dollar” estates…Here’s an interesting article from Joanna L. Grossman, a Justia columnist, and Professor of Family law at Hofstra University about the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jun 27, 20132 minLessen the Tax Burden of your Estate with a Properly Drafted WillIf you plan properly and have your plan reviewed periodically, you may lower or eliminate the tax burden on your estate and leave more to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 18, 20131 minWhat you need to know about Estate Planning:Estate Planning From CNN/Money: Valuable and easy to understand information to help you get ahead of your Estate Planning needs. Click...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 11, 20133 min5 reasons you should review your existing Will:1. Changes in relationships Maybe your relationships with people named in your Will have changed over the years? Maybe your favorite...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Mar 6, 20133 minWhy You Should Create an Estate PlanMany people think that estate plans are for someone else, not them. But as the following list makes clear, estate planning is for...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 12, 20131 minWhy everyone needs a Will.Not everyone has a Will. Here’s why everyone should: If you die without a Will, the people who inherit may not be those you want to get...