When people pass away, they leave behind assets, property, and possessions that can have sentimental and real value for surviving family members and loved ones. Everything that an individual owns upon their death is known as their estate. According to Estate Exec, the average size of an estate is between $50,000 and $250,000. Eleven percent of […]
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Please join Bratton Law Group in welcoming our new associate attorney, Oluwakolapo “Kay” Sapara, to our team. In Mr. Sapara’s new role, he will concentrate his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, and estate administration across the firm’s five locations in Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Linwood, and Ewing, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA. “The
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Aging is an inevitable reality for everyone. As part of this, many adults engage in long-term planning in anticipation of their later years. But, for many in the LGBTQ+ community, there is anxiety and trepidation over long-term planning. This is because older people in this community worry about being the subject of discrimination or inadequate
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According to the 2023 Wills and Estate Planning Survey by Caring.com, only 34 percent of Americans have an estate plan. The primary reasons respondents gave for not participating in estate planning are: Procrastination Believing they need more assets Not knowing how to make an estate plan An estate plan is a comprehensive set of legal documents
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Bratton Law Group is proud to announce that Zachery Eichhorn has passed the New Jersey Bar Exam and has accepted an associate position with the firm at its Cherry Hill location. In his role as an associate attorney, Zachary will support clients with estate planning, elder law, and life care planning. Mr. Eichhorn received his
According to WealthCounsel, over a third of Americans have experienced or witnessed familial conflict when someone dies without an estate plan. While most people believe having an estate plan is important, only a third have a plan in place, per Caring.com’s 2023 Wills Survey. While most adults in the United States think all they need for
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When you assume the role of the health care proxy of a loved one, you make crucial medical decisions on their behalf. If your loved one becomes incapacitated and cannot communicate with health care providers, you are responsible for ensuring health care providers respect their preferences for care. If you are a health care proxy,
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Most older adults want to remain in their homes and communities as they age rather than move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes. For those who wish to maintain their independence and continue living at home as they grow older, taking certain steps to protect their physical, mental, and financial welfare is essential. What
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In the wake of the pandemic, rising inflation, and other events, more people recognize that they need to plan for the future. Yet while financial planning has been at the top of many Americans’ minds, a vast majority of people have stalled in creating an estate plan. According to a new study completed by Caring.com,
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