June is a big month for celebrating. We congratulate our graduates, honor our flag, mark the first day of summer, and – perhaps best of all – we honor our fathers. There are so many great ways to mark the occasion – perhaps the most traditional of all is a…
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Every Day is Flag Day to U.S. Veterans
Jun 14, 2016
This year, June 14th marks the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of Flag Day in the United States. Though it is not a federal holiday, it is an annual tradition and celebration that marks the adoption of our country’s flag on the anniversary of the date that it was made…
ABLE Accounts in New Jersey?
Jun 07, 2016
An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings account that qualified individuals with disabilities will be able to open as a result of the passage of the ABLE Act of 2014 and subsequent enactment of state ABLE laws. Contributions to ABLE accounts are made on an after-tax basis. Earnings from ABLE…
Elder Law vs. Elder Care
May 31, 2016
Whether you are an aging adult seeking resources on your own behalf or the adult child of an aging senior looking out for the best interest of your parent, you have a lot to learn. Elder law, elder care, Medicaid planning and powers of attorney – all of these are…
May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
May 25, 2016
May is notable because in addition to being Elder Law Awareness Month it is also Elder Abuse Awareness. Though they may seem only loosely related at first glance, they are all important and interconnected issues for those who work as advocates for the elderly. Rothamel Bratton is a law firm…
Chris Bratton Celebrates Milestone Practicing Elder Law and Estate Planning for 15 Years
May 16, 2016
Rothamel Bratton’s founding partner, Charles “Chris” Bratton, II, Esq., LL.M marks 15 years of practicing law this year! Mr. Bratton has helped countless clients and their families with estate planning, tax planning, elder law and life care planning matters over the last decade and a half. A graduate of Rutgers…
Attorneys, Accountants, and Financial Planners Learning to Survive in our New Tax World
May 10, 2016
Over the past few years there have been many changes with regard to income taxes, capital gains taxes, surtaxes, estate taxes, and fiduciary responsibilities. Transfer tax exemptions and portability are now “permanent” for the first time since 2000. The definition of marriage has been expanded to include more couples than…
Elder Law Awareness Month
May 06, 2016
Though most “awareness” events are held to raise consciousness of illnesses and how to prevent them, that is not always the case. Increased awareness is a good thing for all sorts of overlooked areas of our lives, whether in terms of our need to show greater appreciation for our loved…
Estate & Disability Planning: Advanced Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, and More
May 02, 2016
If you’ve been putting off estate and disability planning, you’re not alone. Sitting down and formalizing directions for what to do if you’re disabled and unable to speak for yourself can generate real discomfort and unease in even the most pragmatic person — but it’s a vitally important thing to…
April is Couples Appreciation Month
Apr 25, 2016
Did you know that April is Couples Appreciation Month? Though the provenance of this particular holiday is difficult to pin down, the mission behind it is perfectly clear: take the time to acknowledge and give thanks to your better half for the love and emotional support that they provide, as…