Rothamel Bratton Attorney’s is pleased to announce its newest partner, Justin L. Scott, Esq. to the estate planning, life care planning, and elder law division. In Mr. Scott’s new role, he will join attorney Chris Bratton in the areas of elder law, life care planning, estate planning, and estate administration…
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National Aging in Place Council Comes to Philadelphia
Jan 10, 2017
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys, in partnership with National Aging in Place Council Philadelphia members, are pleased to announce the formation of the NEW Philadelphia chapter. The National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) is a non-profit association of service providers dedicated to working together to help people in their later years live…
Before You Send Your Children Back to College, Don’t Forget This Often-Overlooked Step!
Jan 09, 2017
You’re a responsible parent. You’ve looked out for your children in the event of the unthinkable. You and your spouse may have wills, estate plans, powers of attorney and other asset-protecting documents in place and have left instructions on where to find them. But what about your college-age children? The…
Conversations to Have and Signs to Look for with Elderly Relatives Over the Holidays
Dec 20, 2016
One of the greatest joys of the holiday season lies in having the opportunity to walk away from your daily responsibilities and spend real quality time with loved ones. If you have elderly relatives who you will be visiting over the next few weeks, make sure that you set aside…
Rothamel Bratton Welcomes New Elder Care Coordinator, Lauren Jochym, MSW, LSW
Dec 13, 2016
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce our newest team member, Lauren Jochym, MSW, LSW, as elder care coordinator. Ms. Jochym comes to Rothamel Bratton with significant experience in the senior community. She is passionate about ensuring the highest quality of life for older residents of New Jersey…
What are Some of the More Common Misconceptions About Long-Term Care?
Dec 12, 2016
As New Jersey attorneys focusing exclusively in the areas of estate planning, elder law and tax planning, the law firm of Rothamel Bratton is dedicated to providing our clients with the benefit of our knowledge and insight regarding all areas of future planning and the law. We want to help…
WARNING: Read Before You Sign
Dec 12, 2016
We often counsel our clients with regard to the importance of fully understanding the content of admission agreements and any other contract for that matter. Recently, a District Court of Appeals in Florida upheld an arbitration clause in the admission agreement signed by the applicant’s daughter and attorney-in-fact, Debra. Debra…
Congrats John and Chris on “Awesome Attorney 2016” Awards
Dec 06, 2016
It is with great honor to announce that Rothamel Bratton partners John Rothamel and Charles “Chris” Bratton have been selected as Readers’ Choice Awesome Attorneys by South Jersey Magazine. They are among the 255 attorneys in the South Jersey area to be named Awesome Attorney this year. Thousands of readers…
2017 Spousal Impoverishment and Home Equity Figures Released
Dec 06, 2016
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released new figures relating to Medicaid’s Community Spouse Resource Allowance, Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance, and Home Equity Limits. https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/2017-spousal-impoverishment-and-home-equity-figures-released-15874
What Can YOU Do to Help End Alzheimer’s?
Nov 29, 2016
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain condition characterized by problems with memory, behavior, and clarity of thought. It has been acknowledged by the medical community as the most common form of dementia, representing roughly 60 to 80 percent of all instances of irrevocable memory issues. It is important to remember…