Lawyers.com recently posted an article entitled No Escape from Student Loans through Bankruptcy, describing the challenges many face when considering filing for bankruptcy as a financial fresh start. With college debt on the rise and jobs scarce, many consider bankruptcy but rarely find it effective for student loan debt. Unfortunately,…
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How to Write a Letter of Instruction For Your Heirs
Jan 30, 2012
You have taken the necessary steps to create an updated Estate Plan for your heirs and beneficiaries, but there is a lot of information they will need to know that is not necessarily included in a Will or Trust. An easy solution is to write a letter of instruction to…
Government Wants to Turn Foreclosures into Rentals?
Jan 25, 2012
CNN Money recently posted an article explaining the government’s hope to launch a pilot program to turn government owned foreclosures into rentals properties. The program, cited by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, would sell foreclosed homes currently owned by Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac in bulk to investors, who would…
Q&A Part 5-Real Estate Investors and Protecting Themselves
Jan 18, 2012
In the last of our question and answer series, Rothamel Bratton attorney, Matt Zonies, answers the question that many real estate investors have in this market: What can real estate investors do to protect themselves against creditors and potential plaintiffs? As many people know, real estate is a risky venture. …
Free Upcoming Estate Planning & Asset Protection Events
Jan 17, 2012
Protect You and Your Loved Ones! Rothamel Bratton is pleased to offer TWO free public seminars next month! Click the event link to sign up directly through the website or contact Tina at the Haddonfield office to reserve your seat. 856-857-6000 Seminar one: Audience: Public Topic: Long Term Care and…
Q&A Part 4-Facing a foreclosure, what alternatives do I have?
Jan 16, 2012
Bankruptcy attorney, Ari Linden, answers our question and answer series part four: If I am facing a foreclosure and I have been unable to obtain any relief such as a short sale of the property or a loan modification to reduce current monthly obligations on the existing mortgage, what alternatives…
Q&A Part 3-Protect Assets from Long Term Care Costs
Jan 11, 2012
As we continue our Q&A series, partner Charles Bratton addresses the important question of Are there ways to protect assets from long term care costs if a parent or loved one may need nursing home care in the future? According to Bratton, “Asset protection should not be limited to when…
Rothamel Bratton Launches New Website
Jan 10, 2012
Easy to navigate and designed with clients interest in mind, Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is proud to announce the launch of it’s new redesigned website, located at rothamelbratton.com. The redesign was based around creating a dynamic, robust site that reflects who the firm is today. In addition to re-branding…
Q&A with Rothamel Bratton – Part Two
Jan 09, 2012
Last week we posted the Q&A article printed in this month’s South Jersey Magazine, answering clients commonly asked questions relating to the ever so important topics of real estate and estate planning. As promised, partners John Rothamel and Charles Bratton will continue this Q&A over the next two weeks. Part…