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Who gets your jewelry? We don’t know. Nor will you. Because in the State of New York, if you don't have a Will, your assets and...

Everyone has heard the terms "Will" and “Trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning...

Walk with your favorite lawyer and paralegal! The AFA is one of our favorite organizations and is based just a few blocks from our...

Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reforms, Most Extensive "In Decades"

There may come a time when a loved one will require a Guardianship or Conservatorship. Click to listen to my Podcast Q&A and learn about the

Quickly learn about the essential legal documents that will help you plan for future care and ensure your wishes are met. Free Download...

I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...

Very good Medicaid news decided this month! The New York State Department of Health has further delayed the start of the 2.5 year...

Bedsores happen more often than necessary and they are not the fault of the patient. The patient is usually a victim with a right to sue.

As an Elder Law firm we see these cases often. Whether malpractice, abuse or neglect it is simply unjustified to happen to an innocent...

See the Top 10 List in New York from Caring.com> Of course, when considering a home for your loved one you should also consider factors...

The coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly, particularly those in nursing homes and other long-term care facilitie

There are many do-it-yourself power of attorney forms available; however, it is a good idea to have an attorney draft the form for you.

Before deciding whether to get married or just live together, you need to look at your estate plan, your Social Security benefits, and your

How to spot nursing home neglect and what you can do about it.

Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...

It is simply not acceptable for patients to develop bedsores or pressure ulcers while they are in a hospital or nursing home. New York has

Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...

Any transfer that you make, however nominal, may be scrutinized. - Matthew S. Raphan, Esq.

WHEN IT COMES TO BEDSORES, PRESSURE SORES, DECUBITUS ULCERS IT’S OFTEN HELPFUL TO READ WHAT OTHERS HAVE ASKED. YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BENEFIT...