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  • Helping a Loved One Cope With Loss of Independence

    Nov 08, 2016

    There is a point in everybody’s life where the roles we play for one another can begin to reverse.  While our children grow older and become self-sufficient adults who no longer need their parent’s watchful eye, our parents who once took care of us become elderly and may need our…

  • Anne Markel –Crozier BSW, CSW Elected to Life Care Planning Law Firm Association’s Board of Directors

    Nov 07, 2016

    It is with great pride to announce that Rothamel Bratton Attorney’s Director of Care Coordination, Anne Markel –Crozier BSW, CSW, has been elected by the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association (LCPLFA) to their Board of Directors. Voted this past month, Anne will join the LCPLFA as a Class-A Director…

  • Estate Tax Exclusion Increased

    Nov 02, 2016

    The IRS has announced that the basic estate tax exclusion amount for the estates of decedents dying during calendar year 2017 will be $5.49 million, up from $5.45 million for calendar year 2016. The increase in the estate tax exclusion means that the lifetime tax exclusion for gifts will also…

  • [FREE WEBINAR] The 10 Most Common Estate Planning and Elder Law Mistakes

    Oct 24, 2016

    With the holidays on the horizon, we’re all thinking about our families. Our team at Rothamel Bratton is no exception. Before you start enjoying quality time with your loved ones this holiday, take a few moments out of your day to ensure they are provided for. Sign up for our…

  • National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 17-23)

    Oct 20, 2016

    Do you have an estate plan in place, or is it one of those things that you know you need to do but simply haven’t made it a top priority? If you’re in the latter camp, then National Estate Planning Awareness Week is all about you. It’s an event that…

  • Rothamel Bratton’s New Elder Care Resource Guide is Now Available

    Oct 18, 2016

    Rothamel Bratton Attorney’s Elder Law team is excited to announce the arrival, hot off the press, of our NEW, New Jersey Elder Care Resource Guide. This 149 page book was created to help seniors and their loved ones in the South Jersey community navigate their legal and long term care…

  • New Jersey Estate Tax Law Update

    Oct 18, 2016

    We have all heard the rumors about the New Jersey Legislature repealing or modifying the New Jersey estate tax.  Well, now it’s no longer a rumor.  New Jersey is one of two states that has two, separate death taxes; an estate tax and an inheritance tax. The New Jersey legislature…

  • What to Look for When Choosing a Tenant

    Sep 26, 2016

    As a rental property owner, you are well aware that the soundness of your investment relies upon your property actually being occupied. But the quality of your tenant can also play a huge role. It is the dream of every landlord to have tenants who are responsible, tidy, clean, and…

  • Tips on Fall Prevention

    Sep 22, 2016

    Slip and fall accidents are funny when they happen on comedy shows or in cartoons, but in real life they can be deadly serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes a serious injury, and every year 2.5 million older Americans…

  • World Alzheimer’s Day

    Sep 21, 2016

    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…