Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
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These days you can't turn on the news, surf your computer, or turn on the radio without hearing about Artificial Intelligence or the...
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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 12, 20233 min read
How to Spot a Holiday Phone Scam
Scammers often pretend to be contacting you on behalf of the government. They might use a real name, like the FTC, Social Security...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 12, 20232 min read
Understanding the Differences Between a Will and a Trust
Everyone has heard the terms "Will" and “Trust,” but not everyone knows the differences between the two. Both are useful estate planning...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 1, 20231 min read
Apple’s iPhone now has a helpful estate planning feature.
iPhone now has a helpful estate planning feature. It’s named Legacy Contact.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Up to $9,000 reimbursement is available for COVID-19 related funeral expenses from FEMA.
You can now apply to receive up to $9,000 for past Covid-19 related funeral costs through this program from FEMA.
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 16, 20214 min read
Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Guardianships and Less Restrictive Alternatives
While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs due to dementia or intellect
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 2, 20211 min read
Announcing Raphan Law Partners !
I am incredibly proud to announce the formation of our new law firm, RAPHAN LAW PARTNERS, LLP, and to introduce my partners, Samantha...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
May 4, 20211 min read
We are excited to announce Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!
We are excited to announce
Jeffrey G. Abrandt, Esq. has joined Raphan Law!
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 3, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Helpful New Legislation: Remote Notary Public
Update: Video News: Raphan Law March 26th, 2020 To address the need for Notary services helpful new legislation has been passed to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 2, 20203 min read
An Estate Fight May Be Coming Over Ric Ocasek’s Estate
Ric Ocasek's Estate. Under New York law, if her elective rights are upheld, Porizkova would be entitled to one-third of all estate assets...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 6, 20191 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.
Mar 27, 20192 min read
What are the facts about your rights as a victim of bedsores?
Often from the onset of bedsores, also described as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, victims in a hospital or nursing home are led to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 5, 20192 min read
2019 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2019 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 4, 20191 min read
2019 Will Bring Social Security Beneficiaries the Biggest Increase in Eight Years
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8 percent increase in benefits in 2019, the largest increase since 2012. The change...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Aug 4, 20184 min read
Did You Know Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Can Have Tax Implications?
Retirement Account Beneficiaries & Tax Implications
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jul 8, 20187 min read
Article: Nursing Homes Routinely Mask Low Staff Levels
Via New York Times By Jordan Rau ITHACA, N.Y. — Most nursing homes had fewer nurses and caretaking staff than they had reported to the...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 25, 20183 min read
Secret data: Most VA nursing homes have more residents with bed sores, pain, than private facilities
Via Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, and Andrea Estes, The Boston Globe Don Ruch’s family thought round-the-clock care would help him...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 13, 20184 min read
Anthony Bourdain Left Loved Ones In Limbo But The Heirs Will End Up Better Than Michael Jackson’s
Via The Wealth Advisor Scott Martin Contributor He lived on the edge and died without warning. The family needed a disaster plan to...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 3, 20184 min read
Senior Citizens update: Puerto Rico. Hurricanes effect on elders
Time’s Running Out For Many Frail, Older People In Puerto Rico Heard on Morning Edition SARAH VARNEY NPR After a lifetime of agricultural...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season
This holiday season is ripe for a lot of spam, online scams, viruses, malware and ransomware. All can be at the least annoying and at...
Important news for seniors and their families
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