A Delaware court finds that a Medicaid applicant’s daughter, who signed as a responsible party to the admission agreement, is responsible for her mother’s private pay requirement during her Medicaid pending status. This is a prime example of why we urge clients to consult with an experienced attorney prior to…
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NJ Reverses Course in Interpreting Caregiver Exemption to Medicaid Asset Transfer Rules, Rendering Man’s Lawsuit Moot
Sep 06, 2016
While this case presents a good result for the plaintiff at hand, other applicants should be aware that attempting to file a Medicaid application without competent legal representation from the outset may have unforeseen and harmful consequences. https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/nj-reverses-course-in-interpreting-caregiver-exemption-to-medicaid-asset-transfer-rules-rendering-mans-lawsuit-moot-15743?
Florida Eviction Laws
Sep 06, 2016
Whether you are a tenant who rents property in the state of Florida or are a residential landlord in the state, it is essential that you have a good working knowledge of Florida eviction laws. Tenants must understand the law in order to protect themselves from illegal actions, and landlords…
The Alzheimers’ Epidemic: Understanding the Facts and Knowing What to Do if a Family Member is Diagnosed
Aug 29, 2016
By now nearly everybody knows what Alzheimers’ disease is. The chronic, debilitating condition is responsible for more than half of all dementia diagnoses in the United States, and its effects are devastating – not just for the person who has the disease but also for those who love them. The…
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…
Rothamel Bratton Opens Fifth Office In Linwood New Jersey
Aug 04, 2016
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is pleased to announce its expansion into the shore area! A new satellite office has opened in Linwood, New Jersey, conveniently located at Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Road, Suite 132, Linwood, NJ 08221. The new office will service our estate planning, elder law, and…
2016 South Jersey’s Most Influential Law Firms
Aug 03, 2016
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law is proud to announce the firm has been honored with South Jersey’s Most Influential Law Firms of 2016 by SNJ Business People for the second year in a row. The award, voted on by its readers, recognizes law firms in the South Jersey area who…
The Short Sale Process in New Jersey
Aug 03, 2016
Short sales have been around for a long time, but have gotten a lot more attention in the last few years because of the recent economic crisis. A trend towards homeowners over-borrowing and banks over-lending combined with an increase in unemployment and housing prices falling to create a perfect storm…
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…
July is Sandwich Generation Month!
Jul 20, 2016
Are you part of the “sandwich generation”? The sandwich generation is the term that has come to be used to describe those among us who are sandwiched between the children that we are raising and nurturing and the aging parents who we are also taking more and more responsibility for….