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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 1, 20131 min read
The Perils Of Joint Ownership
JT/WROS, joint tenants with rights of survivorship, is a common set up for many investment accounts. This Forbes article looks deeper...
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 9, 20132 min read
Turning 70 1/2 This Year?
If you are turning 70 1/2 this year, you may face a number of special tax issues. Not addressing these issues properly could result in...
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.
Apr 2, 20130 min read
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 18, 20131 min read
What you need to know about Estate Planning:
Estate Planning From CNN/Money: Valuable and easy to understand information to help you get ahead of your Estate Planning needs. Click...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 11, 20133 min read
5 reasons you should review your existing Will:
1. Changes in relationships Maybe your relationships with people named in your Will have changed over the years? Maybe your favorite...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 6, 20133 min read
Why You Should Create an Estate Plan
Many people think that estate plans are for someone else, not them. But as the following list makes clear, estate planning is for...
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