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…
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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,…
Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month: Good Reminder for Long Term Care Planning
Apr 15, 2014
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…
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…