It seems as if the issue of the use of annuities in Medicaid planning may finally be put to rest. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Medicaid applicants’ short-term annuities are not resources even though the terms were less than the annuitants’ life expectancies. Zahner v. Secretary Pennsylvania…
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Free Healthcare Expert Panel
Aug 26, 2015
Join South Jersey’s premier healthcare professionals for a free healthcare expert panel on Sunday Sept. 27th. Seven professionals will be onsite to answer your questions and help you and your family navigate the healthcare arena. Representatives include assisted living, rehab, elder law attorney, MDVIP Dr., hospice, adult day care, and…
Keep our Seniors Safe during this August Heat
Aug 19, 2015
While it may be Mid-August, the summer heat is hotter than ever and seems to be sticking around! Yesterday’s mid 90 temperature is a strong reminder that these hot August days can be dangerous for the elderly. According to the National Institute on Aging, seniors are particularly susceptible to serious…
7 Topics to Discuss with Your Aging Parents – Now (Blog Series Part 1)
Aug 18, 2015
This is the first in a seven-part series offering expertise and guidance about how to protect your loved ones as they age. Upcoming blog articles will focus on the various topics introduced in this first article. As always, contact Rothamel Bratton with any questions about these or other topics relating…
Rothamel Bratton LLC Attorneys Receive “Top Attorney 2015” Awards
Aug 18, 2015
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law LLC is pleased to announce that partners, John Rothamel and Charles “Chris” Bratton, were named Top Attorneys 2015 by SJ Magazine this month! For the seventh consecutive year, both John and Charles have been recognized by their peers as the “best in their field” in…
2015 South Jersey’s Most Influential Law Firms
Aug 12, 2015
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is proud to announce the firm has been honored with South Jersey’s Most Influential Law Firms of 2015 by SNJ Business People. The award, voted on by its readers, recognizes law firms in the South Jersey area who have achieved a high-level of community involvement,…
Digital Inheritances: What Will Happen to Your Online Assets after You Pass Away?
Jul 28, 2015
Planning for how your assets will be distributed and passed on after death is difficult enough without having to worry about how your online assets will be transferred. The world we live in today is constantly evolving, with more and more people relying on the Internet in their daily lives….
The Dangers of “DIY” Estate Planning
Jul 20, 2015
We get the question all the time, what about these online “do it yourself” estate planning websites? Seems enticing right? Our answer is always simple…they breed mistakes! These generic online documents are designed for a “one-size-fits-all” scenario, however, we all know every situation is unique. We recently came across an…
Transforming the US Healthcare System: Medicare & Medicaid Turn 50
Jul 16, 2015
The issue of healthcare – who has it, who doesn’t – has always been a concern for families in the United States. Obamacare may be the latest attempt to make healthcare somewhat affordable and available for all. However, it was enacted almost 50 years after the advent of the U.S….
Congrats Chris on “Family Law-Awesome Attorney 2015” Award
Jul 15, 2015
It is with great honor to announce that Rothamel Bratton partner Charles “Chris” Bratton have been selected as Family Law-Awesome Attorney 2015 poll for South Jersey Magazine. For the first time ever, South Jersey Magazine polled area firms as well as online readers for a list of attorneys who go…