This April, millions of people around the world will recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that is chronic and progressive and affects many in our own community. Not only that: Nearly one million Americans are living with Parkinson’s. Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with…
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South Jersey Walk for Autism
Apr 11, 2014
Rothamel Bratton is sponsoring the South Jersey Walk for Autism event next month. Event Location Bishop’s Gate Corporate Center 4001 Leadenhall Rd. Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Event Information Autism Speaks is proud of our signature fundraising event which brings together participants from across the region who have a common goal: supporting Autism…
Spring Clean Your Estate Plan
Mar 31, 2014
Spring is the time of year for a fresh start and getting organized, which makes for a great time to dust off and pull out your estate planning documents. Similar to maintaining your car, your estate plan needs maintenance every few years for maximum performance. As life events happen and…
ElderLawAnswers’ Annual Roundup of the Top 10 Elder Law Decisions of 2013
Mar 03, 2014
Below, in chronological order, is ElderLawAnswers’ annual roundup of the top 10 elder law decisions for the year just ended, as measured by the number of readers who “clicked through” to the full story in their Weekly and Monthly e-letters. Almost all the cases hinged on the interpretation of state or federal Medicaid law. Those…
New Jersey’s New LLC Law Became Effective on March 1, 2014
Mar 03, 2014
The effective date of New Jersey’s Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (“RULLCA”) was March 1, 2014. The new LLC law is fully effective as of March 18, 2013 for newly formed LLCs and will be applied to all LLCs effective March 1, 2014. The differences are significant enough to…
NJ Resident Found Eligible For Medicaid Despite Making A Gift And Owning An $80,000 Annuity
Mar 03, 2014
In response to a recent New Jersey Administrative Law decision, New Jersey’s Medicaid agency held that a Medicaid applicant who made a substantial gift and purchased an annuity to help pay for the resulting ineligibility period will be eligible for benefits. M.W. v. Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services…
How Do the Sunset Provisions Affect Me?
Jan 29, 2014
If you’re like most folks, you’ve heard about the sunset provisions, but don’t know how they will affect you. No worries. You’re not alone and this article will give you an overview. That being said, any educational information is limited to explaining general principles and concerns. To find out the…
Rothamel Bratton Launches New Phone App for Realtors
Jan 14, 2014
Rothamel Bratton is pleased to announce the launch of its new, easy to navigate, FREE short sale phone app for iPhone and Android Smart Phones. Designed with real estate professionals in mind, the new phone app is a dynamic, robust tool that puts readily available resources at your fingertips. Some…
Why Estate Planning Should be Part of Your New Year’s Resolution
Jan 14, 2014
Why Estate Planning Should be Part of Your New Year’s Resolution A new year is here, which means setting New Year Resolution goals such as going to the gym, eating healthier, saving more money, paying down debt, and overall taking more responsibility to what is important to us, including establishing…
Will My Child’s Divorce Affect My Estate Plan?
Jan 08, 2014
Will My Child’s Divorce Affect My Estate Plan? Would you prefer that your child’s inheritance stay with your child and not go to a divorcing spouse? It may surprise you to know that when your estate plan gives an inheritance directly to your child, he or she is likely to…