Brian A. Raphan, Esq.May 16, 20141 minUsing a No-Contest Clause to Prevent Heirs from Challenging a Will or TrustIf you are worried that disappointed heirs could contest your will or trust after you die, one option is to include a “no-contest clause”...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.May 6, 20146 minBedsores & Nursing Home ObligationsWaiting – And – Waiting On The Nursing Home Inspector By Anna Gorman KHN Staff Writer This KHN story was produced in collaboration by...
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.Mar 9, 20148 minTop Ten Senior Scams and How to Avoid Them:The more you hear about a particular scam the less likely you’ll fall prey. Read the article by Jeff Anderson and pass it on to protect...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 26, 20143 minThe 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions for Care GiversThanks to AgingCare.com & Lori Johnston for contributing these often forgotten tips: Before filing your taxes, don’t miss out on...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 19, 20143 minHow to sell an inherited home:Get good advice before putting mom and dad’s house on the market. Amy Hoak, MarketWatch. Selling an inherited house isn’t easy. There’s...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 18, 20142 minCan You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Feb 16, 20142 minTips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes:From the IRS: Tips for Seniors in Preparing their Taxes: Current research indicates that individuals are likely to make errors when...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.Jan 27, 20142 minSenate Looks at Doctor-Dropping by Medicare Advantage Plans:What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...