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Basic of “Trusts”
Apr 17, 2013
I often have clients come to my office to tell me that they need a trust. When asked what type of trust, I typically get a blank stare. And this is nothing to be ashamed of. Many attorneys that do not specifically practice in this area of law are also…
John Rothamel Named “Rising Stars” 2013
Apr 12, 2013
Rothamel Bratton Attorneys at Law LLC is honored to announce the firm’s partner John D. Rothamel has been named New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for 2013 by Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers magazine, published in all 50 states, recognizes the top up and coming attorneys under the age of…
SCOTUS Hearings Could Have Huge Impact on LGBT Estate Planning
Apr 10, 2013
The Supreme Courts pending decision on DOMA (The Defense of Marriage Act) could drastically change estate planning for the LGBT community. DOMA, passed in 1996, defines marriage under federal law as a union between a man and a woman as husband and wife. In addition, DOMA states that a “spouse”…
Spring Clean Your Estate Plan
Mar 14, 2013
Spring Clean Your Estate Plan 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….
Property Tax Appeal Season
Mar 14, 2013
Spring is in the air, which means cleaning and organizing our homes inside and out, however one way to “Spring Clean” your house this season does not include a vacuum or rake. Spring is also a time for property tax appeal season. Many New Jersey residents have faced significant decline…
Attention Realtors: How to Properly Dispute Bank Values
Mar 04, 2013
How to Properly Dispute Bank Values Much more frequently than in the past, property valuations completed by lenders are being returned with figures higher than “fair market value”. It is then the responsibility of offices like ours to submit documentation that proves that the bank-determined value is too high. The…
Why Your College Student Needs their Own Health Care Documents
Feb 20, 2013
When your child leaves for college and is over the age of 18, in your eyes, your child is your child; however, in the eyes of the law, they are legally adults. Before he/she goes off to college, we strongly recommend three important documents that enable you to communicate with…
Mortgage Delinquencies Jump After Sandy
Jan 18, 2013
As homeowners try to rebuild life after Sandy, they are finding it difficult to make mortgage payments. As posted by Bloomberg.com, mortgage delinquencies saw a huge jump in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy. As reported by Lender Processing Services Inc, delinquencies surged 15.4 percent in Connecticut, 15.2 percent…
Estate Planning in 2013 Under the New Tax Laws
Jan 11, 2013
We certainly rang in the New Year with some political excitement, as last-minute negotiations attempted to avert sending the nation over the so called “fiscal cliff.” January 1, 2013, saw retroactive legislation pass the U.S. Senate, and then, of course, the House of Representatives. For the last decade we, Estate…