Being able to make health care decisions for ourselves is so important to us, but what happens if you become incapacitated and are unable to voice your opinion? If you don’t have a health care proxy or guardian in place, state law chooses who can make those decisions. In an emergency, medical providers can take […]
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Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are an important tool for small business owners, but they can also be useful in estate planning. An LLC can help you pass assets to your children while avoiding gift and estate taxes. An LLC is somewhere between a partnership and a corporation. Like a corporation, LLC owners are protected from
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We are pleased to announce that attorney Chris Bratton was recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter as the 2021 Honoree and Presenting Sponsor of the 20th Anniversary South Jersey Spring Golf Classic. For over a decade, Mr. Bratton has been a strong supporter of the Delaware Valley Chapter supporting many events including the South
An executor’s job comes with many legal obligations. Under certain circumstances, an executor can even be held personally liable for unpaid estate taxes. Let’s review the major duties involved, which we’ve set out below. In General, the executor’s job is to administer the estate, i.e., collect and manage assets, file tax returns and pay taxes
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Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys is pleased to announce that managing attorney Charles “Chris” Bratton was named 2021 Top Attorney by South Jersey Magazine, in recognition of his professional accomplishments and reputation among peers for his work in the field of Elder Law. SJ Magazine selects their “Top Attorney” list by polling South Jersey
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Bratton Law Group is pleased to welcome our newest associate attorney, Catherine Domineske, to our growing team. In Ms. Domineske’s new role, she will concentrate her practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, guardianships and estate litigation across the firm’s five locations in Haddonfield, Moorestown, Linwood, and Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA. Prior
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Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week is a weeklong celebration that provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for our senior population. For a legal consultation, call 856 770
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According to the National Council on aging, more than 1 in 4 adults age 65+ fall every year. This results in 3 million emergency room admissions to treat falls injuries. Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries and their consequences cost the U.S. healthcare system $50 billion annually. Falls account for $29 billion
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If you want to make sure you are choosing the right home health care agency for your loved one, you will need to do your homework before you commit. Before you sign any agreements with a specific agency, be sure to do your research regarding the following: Their reputation Their quality scores Their patient satisfaction
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