It’s a good question, especially because the term “elder law” leads someone to believe that an attorney who specializes in this field deals only with senior citizens. Not true. An elder law attorney understands that there are many issues that impact our lives as we age; those issues can have…
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Looking Back On 2014-Letter from Mr. Bratton
Nov 05, 2014
It’s hard to believe another year has almost come and gone and we at Rothamel Bratton hope 2014 was a good year for you and your family. As you prepare for the holidays and look ahead to 2015, here is a look back at some important events and law changes…
Public Seminar: Plan For Your Future Now
Oct 30, 2014
Join us Wednesday November 19th for an informative, interactive presentation by a panel of experts. Presenters will include experts from: -Lions Gate Continuing Care Retirement Community -Fox Rehabilitation -Charles Bratton from Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law -Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service -Aleph Home Care -Samaritan Hospice MDVIP – Dr….
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…
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…
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Jun 12, 2014
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month-a time to shine a purple light for the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s. Worldwide, there are at least 44 million people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s—but everyone can help to…
Rothamel Bratton Sponsor of Annual South Jersey Dementia Conference
Jun 11, 2014
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys had the great opportunity to sponsor the Alzheimer’s Association Annual South Jersey Dementia Conference, “Balancing Care Challenges,” June 10th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill. The conference offered families and professional caregivers cutting-edge information, speakers, industry experts and resources for navigating the dementia journey, including…
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…