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  • My Adult Child Is Disabled. Do I Need to Set Up a Special Needs Trust?

    Jun 12, 2014

    As you age, it’s completely understandable if you are beginning to worry about what will happen to your disabled adult child when you can no longer care for them. Today, they rely on you but you know there will come a time when you cannot provide the kind of support…

  • June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

    Jun 12, 2014

    June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month-a time to shine a purple light for the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s. Worldwide, there are at least 44 million people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s—but everyone can help to…

  • Rothamel Bratton Sponsor of Annual South Jersey Dementia Conference

    Jun 11, 2014

    Rothamel Bratton Attorneys had the great opportunity to sponsor the Alzheimer’s Association Annual South Jersey Dementia Conference, “Balancing Care Challenges,” June 10th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill. The conference offered families and professional caregivers cutting-edge information, speakers, industry experts and resources for navigating the dementia journey, including…

  • Best Father’s Day Gift for Dad this Year

    Jun 11, 2014

    Have you thought about what to get your Dad this year? You could go with the usual; golf shirt, BBQ set, sports memorabilia, or some gadget, but what’s the one thing Dad works to do all year…protect and provide for his family. So why not give him back the gift…

  • Good News for New Jersey’s Real Estate Market

    Jun 10, 2014

    Finally, there’s something positive to say about New Jersey’s real estate market. Real estate experts are predicting a late “spring housing market” for most of the New Jersey-Philadelphia region. Historically, beginning as early as February, the housing market gains momentum; more houses are available and more buyers are looking. It’s…

  • Is It Possible to Expedite a Short Sale?

    Jun 10, 2014

    The short sale process – selling/buying a home for less than is owed on the loan – is often a long drawn-out process that could easily try the patience of anyone. The bank needs to approve the offer; there’s piles of paperwork to fill out; and there are often other…

  • John Rothamel Receives “40 Under 40” Award

    May 05, 2014

    Congratulations to partner John Rothamel for being named 2014 40 Under 40 by SNJ Business People. Each year, the monthly business publication recognizes individuals under 40 whose outstanding commitment and continued dedication makes South Jersey the best place to live, work, and raise a family in the areas of business,…

  • May is National Elder Law Month

    May 05, 2014

    With a growing population of Americans age 65 years or older and projected to double to 71.5 million by 2030, the importance of planning for one’s legal needs has become essential. The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), an association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal…

  • National Healthcare Decision Day Urges Americans to Make Their Wishes Known April 16

    Apr 16, 2014

    Rothamel Bratton, along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). When is the right time to name someone to speak…

  • Autism Awareness Month: Top 3 Things You Need to Know from a “Legal” Side

    Apr 15, 2014

    April has been designated as “National Autism Awareness Month” and provides the perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations across the nation to educate their communities about autism. Autism New Jersey’s “Autism Awareness Ambassador Program” is asking individuals concerned about autism to “Make a Statement” to raise awareness in their neighborhoods,…