Though most people have heard of Medicare and Medicaid, for many the terms are vague and have little application to their lives. People know that both are social insurance programs provided by the government, but unless they have a specific need they rarely know more than that, and have a…
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Is It Important to Have a Power of Attorney? Estate Planning Facts from an Experienced South Jersey Lawyer
Feb 03, 2016
There are a number of circumstances in the course of daily life when you may have need of a Power of Attorney, including when you need to sell a car or your home. Generally speaking, the paperwork that is signed in these types of scenarios is limited to those specific…
What Happens If I Die Without a Will or Trust? Why You Need to Consult a South Jersey Estate Planning Attorney
Feb 01, 2016
Few people like to think about their own mortality, or what will happen after they are gone, but doing so is an important part of the responsibility of being an adult. If you own assets and do not have a plan in place for how you would like them dispersed…
Should You Put Your Child On Your Bank Account? Estate Planning and Elder Law Advice from Rothamel Bratton
Jan 27, 2016
As people grow older and begin to fear losing some of their abilities, they often grown concerned about how their money would be handled and bills paid were they to become temporarily or permanently disabled. Many jump to the conclusion that they should add their adult child’s name to their…
Governor Chris Christie Takes Action on Legislation For Elder Law and Estate Law in NJ
Jan 26, 2016
Governor Chris Christie took action on legislation from the 216th Legislative Session. This included legislation for both elder law and estate law issues. We have compiled some of the notable items from the 216th Legislative Session. Legislation that may affect you includes: S-2110/A-3343 (Oroho/Space, Vainieri Huttle, Schaer, Phoebus, Pinkin) – This…
What is a Charitable Remainder Trust and What Does It Do? Rothamel Bratton, South Jersey Elder Lawyers, Explain
Jan 25, 2016
When planning for the long term future, many people are interested in making sure that their philanthropic interests are addressed and the charities that they are passionate about receive a portion of their assets. There are a variety of ways to address this while working on an estate plan, but…
What Items in an Assisted Living Contract Should You look at Carefully Before Signing? Answers from an Elder Lawyer
Jan 22, 2016
Making the decision to move from your long-time home into an assisted living facility is something that few take lightly, but once the decision is made, most people then spend a good deal of time researching the various residences that are available to them. It is important to know what…
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys Receive 2016 Emerging Growth Award From New Jersey SmartCEO
Jan 18, 2016
Rothamel Bratton LLC Attorneys at Law are pleased to announce that Chris Bratton has been selected to receive a 2016 Emerging Growth Award for Estate Planning and Elder Law. This award is being presented by New Jersey SmartCEO and Headline Sponsors Norris McLaughlin & Marcus P.A. and Wilkin & Guttenplan…
Man Required To Pay For Mother’s Care Under PA Filial Responsibility Law
Dec 04, 2015
A Pennsylvania appeals court held that a son is required to pay for his mother’s care under the state’s filial responsibility law even though the mother does not have outstanding medical bills and the son claims he had an abusive childhood. Eori v. Eori (Pa. Super. Ct., No. 1342 WDA…
November is Long Term Care Month
Nov 12, 2015
The duration and level of long-term care will vary from person to person and often change over time but on average, someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and supports in their remaining years.1 By 2050, the number of individuals using paid long-term care services…