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Americans are losing millions of dollars to Social Security scams:
Senior Citizens are losing millions of dollars to Social Security scams:
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 30, 20203 min read
Caregivers Are Getting Younger, Making Planning for Long-Term Care Even More Important
As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 14, 20202 min read
Is It Better to Remarry or Just Live Together?
Before deciding whether to get married or just live together, you need to look at your estate plan, your Social Security benefits, and your
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 10, 20203 min read
This Year's New Law Makes Big Changes to Retirement Plans
President Trump has signed a spending bill that makes major changes to retirement plans. The new law is designed to provide more...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 7, 20202 min read
The Feds Release 2020 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2020 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 3, 20202 min read
Nursing home staffing levels often fall below expectations
Nursing home staffing levels are often lower than what facilities report, which could compromise care quality, new research shows.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 11, 20193 min read
Make Reviewing Your Estate Plan One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
There are 5 Essential Documents that are the basis for good estate planning...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 20, 20196 min read
Be Careful, Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
By Matthew S. Raphan, Esq. We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Nov 1, 20192 min read
The Archdiocese of New York Planned Giving Seminar
We were glad to participate in the Wills, Probate, Guardianship, and Planned Giving seminar to help inform parishioners and answer...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Sep 12, 20191 min read
Q & 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 22, 20191 min read
Are hospitals liable if a patient develops a bed sore?
Bedsores are often a sign of neglect and can be the result of hospital malpractice or nursing home negligence. - Brian A. Raphan
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 9, 20191 min read
Can Gum Disease Lead To Alzheimer's Disease?
Dr. El Chaar, the Head of the Periodontics Specialty Training at New York University College of Dentistry.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 21, 20192 min read
Medicaid isn’t just for Nursing Homes:
Traditionally, 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.
Apr 11, 20192 min read
Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid
Medicaid law imposes a penalty period for unqualified transfers.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 10, 20192 min read
How To Spot Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse?
How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 6, 20191 min read
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