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A Medicaid Applicant’s Purchase of Life Insurance Policy Is Transfer for Less Than Market Valu
An Illinois appeals court rules that a Medicaid applicant’s purchase of a life insurance policy was a transfer for less than fair market...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Apr 13, 20171 min read
Elder Abuse is a National Epidemic
Via Huffington Post… When Helping Hurts Elder abuse is a national epidemic. Each year in the United States, an estimated 10 percent of...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 21, 20174 min read
8 Pretty Good Things For Seniors To Remember at Tax Time
Tax day, which is April 18th in 2017, is approaching and it is time to begin crossing T’s and dotting I’s in preparation for paying...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Mar 7, 20173 min read
Four Social Security Myths Debunked
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the Social Security system. Here are four common myths and the truth about how Social...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 28, 20162 min read
4 things to put on your to-do list for retirement prep
You may think you need a long and complicated list of tasks to accomplish your retirement goal. But a good place to start is with these...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 23, 20164 min read
The Healing Power of Pets for Elderly People
For elderly pet owners, who often live alone or in group facilities, pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase social...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 8, 20165 min read
Online Retirement Planning Calculators Measure Risk Poorly, Study Finds
If you are retired or are nearing retirement, the main questions on your mind are probably “Will I run out of money in retirement?” and...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 8, 20162 min read
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