In response to a recent New Jersey Administrative Law decision, New Jersey’s Medicaid agency held that a Medicaid applicant who made a substantial gift and purchased an annuity to help pay for the resulting ineligibility period will be eligible for benefits. M.W. v. Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (N.J. OAL Docket No. 2998-2013, […]
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 purchasing annuities or transferring property in exchange
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If you’re like most folks, you’ve heard about the sunset provisions, but don’t know how they will affect you. No worries. You’re not alone and this article will give you an overview. That being said, any educational information is limited to explaining general principles and concerns. To find out the nitty gritty details of what
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Why Estate Planning Should be Part of Your New Year’s Resolution A new year is here, which means setting New Year Resolution goals such as going to the gym, eating healthier, saving more money, paying down debt, and overall taking more responsibility to what is important to us, including establishing an estate plan that protects
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Will My Child’s Divorce Affect My Estate Plan? Would you prefer that your child’s inheritance stay with your child and not go to a divorcing spouse? It may surprise you to know that when your estate plan gives an inheritance directly to your child, he or she is likely to lose part or all of
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To our valued clients, Another year has come and gone and we at Bratton Law Group hope 2013 was a good year for you and your family. As you prepare for the holidays and look ahead to 2014, here are some changes in the law and suggestions for you to consider: The American Taxpayer Relief
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Congrats John and Chris on “Awesome Attorney 2013” Awards It is with great honor to announce, for the sixth consecutive year, that Bratton Law Group partners John Rothamel and Charles Bratton have been selected as Awesome Attorneys by South Jersey Magazine. They are among 235 attorneys in South Jersey to be named an Awesome Attorney, determined by public vote.
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Give the Gift of Peace of Mind This Holiday Season As you continue your search for the perfect holiday gift this season, consider the best gift for you and your family: the gift of peace of mind. If you’ve been saying for months “we need to get our estate plan in order” or you want
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November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month. In the United States, there are more than 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. We want to send these exceptional people a big “thank you” for everything they do. The selfless work of caregivers dedicate so many hours of their time to loved ones
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