Every year, Alzheimer’s organizations around the world elevate their activity level on World Alzheimer’s Day in an effort to raise awareness and funding for research into this disease. This year’s observation will be held on September 21st. Alzheimer’s disease strikes a new victim every 68 seconds, robbing them of their…
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National Make a Will Month
Aug 19, 2016
It’s August … do you have a will? August is traditionally when we go on vacation, start buying back-to-school supplies, and generally try to avoid the heat, so writing a will and putting your financial affairs in order may be the last thing on your mind. If you’re not comfortable…
Why College Students Need Their Own Health Care Documents and Power of Attorneys
Jul 26, 2016
If you’re one of those who is spending the summer gathering up supplies for your college-bound child – or even the concerned parent of any over-18-year-old — then there’s a little know but necessary step you need to take. In order to ensure yourself peace of mind and the ability…
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…
Estate Planning with Blended Families – Tips from An Experienced South Jersey Attorney
Mar 02, 2016
Blended families are becoming more and more the norm these days. Whether an original marriage ends in divorce or as a result of the death of a spouse, when people who have children from a previous marriage marry, there are many steps that need to be taken in order to…