The IRS has announced that the basic estate tax exclusion amount for the estates of decedents dying during calendar year 2017 will be $5.49 million, up from $5.45 million for calendar year 2016. The increase in the estate tax exclusion means that the lifetime tax exclusion for gifts will also rise to $5.49 million, as […]
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Do you have an estate plan in place, or is it one of those things that you know you need to do but simply haven’t made it a top priority? If you’re in the latter camp, then National Estate Planning Awareness Week is all about you. It’s an event that was created by the NAEPC – the
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We have all heard the rumors about the New Jersey Legislature repealing or modifying the New Jersey estate tax.  Well, now it’s no longer a rumor.  New Jersey is one of two states that has two, separate death taxes; an estate tax and an inheritance tax. The New Jersey legislature recently voted to repeal the
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Bratton Law Group Attorney’s Elder Law team is excited to announce the arrival, hot off the press, of our NEW, New Jersey Elder Care Resource Guide. For a legal consultation, call 856 770 2744 This 149 page book was created to help seniors and their loved ones in the South Jersey community navigate their legal and long term
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Slip and fall accidents are funny when they happen on comedy shows or in cartoons, but in real life they can be deadly serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of five falls causes a serious injury, and every year 2.5 million older Americans require emergency room treatment as
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Every year, Alzheimer’s organizations around the world elevate their activity level on World Alzheimer’s Day in an effort to raise awareness and funding for research into this disease. This year’s observation will be held on September 21st. Alzheimer’s disease strikes a new victim every 68 seconds, robbing them of their memories and impacting their families
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While this case presents a good result for the plaintiff at hand, other applicants should be aware that attempting to file a Medicaid application without competent legal representation from the outset may have unforeseen and harmful consequences. https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/nj-reverses-course-in-interpreting-caregiver-exemption-to-medicaid-asset-transfer-rules-rendering-mans-lawsuit-moot-15743? Call 856 770 2744 or complete the Contact us form
A Delaware court finds that a Medicaid applicant’s daughter, who signed as a responsible party to the admission agreement, is responsible for her mother’s private pay requirement during her Medicaid pending status. This is a prime example of why we urge clients to consult with an experienced attorney prior to undertaking any planning or admission
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By now nearly everybody knows what Alzheimers’ disease is. The chronic, debilitating condition is responsible for more than half of all dementia diagnoses in the United States, and its effects are devastating – not just for the person who has the disease but also for those who love them. The disease is progressive, starting with
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