Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is proud to announce the firm has been honored with South Jersey’s Most Influential Law Firms of 2014 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,…
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Rothamel Bratton LLC Attorneys Receive “Top Attorney 2014” Awards
Aug 13, 2014
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law LLC is pleased to announce that partners, John Rothamel and Charles “Chris” Bratton, were named Top Attorneys 2014 by SJ Magazine this month! For the Sixth consecutive year, both John and Charles have been recognized by their peers as the “best in their field” in…
Health Care Proxy: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Worst
Aug 06, 2014
There are few things in life that are as certain as death and taxes. Everyone knows that. Unfortunately, no one knows exactly what the future will bring with regard to one’s health. If you become sick and disabled, or even if you have an accident that leaves you incapacitated, you…
Learn How to Make Sure Your Charitable Spirit Lives On
Aug 06, 2014
As you work to prepare your estate plan and determine where your money will go, you may be considering leaving a portion of your savings to a charity. There are numerous ways to include a gift in your will or trust, but the process can be confusing. Understanding each option…
Nursing Home Care May Be Unavoidable at Certain Times
Jul 31, 2014
If you’re caring for an aging loved one, the thought of putting them in a nursing home facility may make you cringe. It can be painful to see your relative go through afflictions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but indulging your feelings may not be the best…
Have You Chosen The Right Executor?
Jul 24, 2014
Choosing the right executor of your will is probably one of the most important and fundamental decisions you can make in the entire process. It’s true that the actual division of your worldly goods is important, and of concern to your surviving family members, but more important, from a practical…
ID Theft is Rampant among Seniors; Protect Your Identity Online
Jul 24, 2014
The Internet is a free-for-all of information, entertainment and access to immediate communication with friends and loved ones. Seniors who find themselves alone more than desired or who can’t get around like they used to are turning to the ‘Net for companionship and access to shopping. However, it’s important to…
College Savings Accounts an Important Part of Estate Planning
Jul 16, 2014
Planning for your children’s future is about more than just saving for a college education. It’s also about ensuring the future of that savings. Parents who start tax-advantaged education savings plans, such as 529 plans, without naming a successor run the risk of having a stranger control that education funding…
Elder Care Lessons to Learn From Casey Kasem’s Death
Jul 11, 2014
The world lost one of the most well-known radio personalities of all-time when Kasey Kasem passed this past Fathers’ Day, losing his battle to Lewy body disease, a common form of dementia. The famous radio host is best known for his countdown shows like “America’s Top 40,” and his role…
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law Becomes Member of Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
Jul 08, 2014
Haddonfield, NJ—Charles Bratton of Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law has recently been approved as a charter member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. The Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) is a not-for-profit entity whose mission is to develop life care planning as a holistic legal practice…