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 a medical team or make […]
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The person you name as your executor will be accountable for a number of important tasks, even in managing the administration of a small estate. This may include filing tax returns, keeping meticulous records, and distributing assets to your beneficiaries. At the same time, there are rules about what the person in this role is
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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 Planners, have been forced to plan
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On Tuesday January 2nd, 2013, Congress approved the budget which included extending the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act through December 31, 2013. Prior to 2007, if a homeowner were to “short sale” their principal residence for less than they owed on the mortgage, they would be require to pay income tax on the “forgiven” mortgage
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It is that time of year again! Just like your annual check up at the doctor, everyone needs a financial and legal checkup now and then to address changing circumstances, such as law changes, divorce, children reaching maturity, new grandchildren, unexpected long term care costs, and, unfortunately, death. Our End of Year Check List is a quick
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Congrats John and Chris on “Awesome Attorney 2012” Awards It is with great honor to announce for the fifth consecutive year Bratton Law Group partners have been named Awesome Attorney by South Jersey Magazine. Partners John Rothamel and Charles Bratton, were among the selected 185 attorneys in the South Jersey area to be named Awesome Attorney by public vote.
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Have you ever asked yourself the question, “what does an Estate Planning Attorney do that an Internet Software Company (like Legal Zoom) can’t do? With advertisements like a $69 will, it is a good question! However, if it seems to good to be true, it probably is. Follow the link below to read the important
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The numbers are finally in and it is with great gratitude that we thank all of our sponsors and supporters who helped make our 3rd annual golf outing another success! Last week Bratton Law Group was able to present David Akers Kicks for Kids Foundation with a check for $8700. The event-held September 21, 2012, at
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A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity Exists Through Year End! Are You Prepared to Capture This Opportunity? Dear Clients: I, (Charles Bratton, Bratton Law Group Estate Planning Attorney), write this letter on the eve of President Obama’s re-election and the potential continuing gridlock between the House of Representatives and the Senate. If you have a house,
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