Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Is your Medicare ready for 2014?
The new year is fast approaching. Here are a few things to ask yourself to make sure you’re ready for 2014. The Medicare Blog The new...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 28, 20132 min read
How Do Divorce and Remarriage Affect Social Security Benefits?
It is common knowledge that husbands and wives are entitled to collect Social Security benefits on their spouses’ work records. Less well...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 18, 20131 min read
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors…
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors… #healthcare #elderlaw #obamacare #seniorcitizens #eldercare #medicare #medicaid
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 17, 20133 min read
Hold on…Should you sign that Nursing Home Admissions Agreement??? Not so fast…
“Read the agreement carefully before signing. Nursing Home Agreements can be complicated and confusing” Admitting a loved one to a...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 11, 20131 min read
CareGround.com: A new online resource for caregivers:
Being a caregiver not takes a lot of time and energy. And to be successful at it you need resources you can count on. With you at the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 4, 20133 min read
Family Feuds Over Power of Attorney
As part of the agingcare.com network I want to share this article about POAs written by Lori Johnston. Squabbles over assigning Power of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 3, 20132 min read
Useful Elder Law facts and key figures for 2014:
Below are figures for 2014 that are frequently used in the elder law practice or are of interest to clients. Medicaid Spousal...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 1, 20138 min read
8 expensive health insurance mistakes
How 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 min read
Medicaid 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.
Nov 12, 20134 min read
How the Affordable Care Act Affects Seniors and Family Caregivers
Obamacare? Affordable Care Act? What if you already have insurance? What if you can’t afford insurance? Let’s cut through the chaos and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 26, 20132 min read
States You Shouldn’t Be Caught Dead In:
Robert Negele is a 90-year-old retired executive who has lived in Connecticut for almost 40 years. Despite decades of community...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 25, 20131 min read
10 Things to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
10 Things to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment A good read from Aging Care: Navigating the Medicare maze is confusing enough, but the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 8, 20139 min read
Plan 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.
Sep 23, 20132 min read
Can Life Insurance Affect Your Medicaid Eligibility?
In order to qualify for Medicaid, you can’t have more than $2,000 in assets (in most states). Many people forget about life insurance...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 5, 20131 min read
Download a Free Guide to Medicaid’s Asset Transfer Rules:
This handy guide explains “countable assets” and “qualifying expenses” and also provides case studies as examples. Know who can give and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 30, 20133 min read
6 Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini’s Will:
James Gandolfini’s untimely death at 51 brought many discussions, none more strange than the fixation on his will. A few estate planning...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 23, 20131 min read
Time to get organized with The Living Balance Sheet:
Whenever I come across a way for a client or friend to simplify their life I tell them about it. This is especially true with their...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20132 min read
Grandchildren Liable for Grandmother’s Nursing Home Stay After She Transferred Money to Them:
A New York trial court rules that a nursing home resident’s grandchildren are liable for fraudulent conveyance after the grandmother...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 26, 20132 min read
Lessen the Tax Burden of your Estate with a Properly Drafted Will
If 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.
May 21, 20131 min read
Three Rules for How to Get the Highest Social Security Benefits:
Social Security provisions are so nuanced and difficult to understand that they are sure to make anyone go mad. That’s why Larry...
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