Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Oct 2, 20142 minHow Gifts Can Affect Medicaid EligibilityWe’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 17, 20144 minCan you sue for Bedsores or Pressure Sores?2/22/2018 Law Firm added Free Booklet Bedsores should not happen while in a nursing home or hospital. Often they are due to neglect and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 11, 20143 minTips: How to Track Down a Life Insurance PolicyUse these strategies if a loved one dies and you’re not sure whether he or she had a policy–from a Q&A of Kim Lankford of Kiplinger.com...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Sep 3, 20142 minState Can Recover From Entire Value of Property in Which Medicaid Recipient Had Life EstateThe Idaho Supreme Court rules that the state may recover Medicaid benefits from the entire value of a property that a Medicaid recipient...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 30, 20142 minWhy Irrevocable Trusts vs outright GiftingPeople often wonder about the value of using irrevocable trusts in Medicaid planning. Certainly gifting of assets can be done outright,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 13, 20141 minNew: Visiting Lawyer Services for Elder New YorkersWhy should the elderly that aren’t as mobile as they used to be, or live in an assisted living facility or are even at home wheelchair...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Aug 12, 20144 minThe Rights of Nursing Home ResidentsWhile residents of nursing homes have no fewer rights than anyone else, the combination of an institutional setting and the disability...
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.Jul 18, 20141 minFree Download: 2014 Benefits Guide for Seniors: NYCFree download. NYC Department of Aging resources. Free benefits guide for senior citizens. For 2014, this guide from NYY.gov is a...