May is notable because in addition to being Elder Law Awareness Month it is also Elder Abuse Awareness. Though they may seem only loosely related at first glance, they are all important and interconnected issues for those who work as advocates for the elderly. Bratton Law Group is a law firm that has dedicated itself to issues […]
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Bratton Law Group’s founding partner, Charles “Chris” Bratton, II, Esq., LL.M marks 15 years of practicing law this year! Mr. Bratton has helped countless clients and their families with estate planning, tax planning, elder law and life care planning matters over the last decade and a half. A graduate of Rutgers Law, 2001, Chris is recognized as
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Over the past few years there have been many changes with regard to income taxes, capital gains taxes, surtaxes, estate taxes, and fiduciary responsibilities. Transfer tax exemptions and portability are now “permanent” for the first time since 2000. The definition of marriage has been expanded to include more couples than ever before. Clients are living
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Though most “awareness” events are held to raise consciousness of illnesses and how to prevent them, that is not always the case. Increased awareness is a good thing for all sorts of overlooked areas of our lives, whether in terms of our need to show greater appreciation for our loved ones, to show kindness to
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If you’ve been putting off estate and disability planning, you’re not alone. Sitting down and formalizing directions for what to do if you’re disabled and unable to speak for yourself can generate real discomfort and unease in even the most pragmatic person — but it’s a vitally important thing to do. By identifying who you want
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At Bratton Law Group Attorneys at Law, we have an experienced, dedicated Elder Care Coordinator. Our Elder Care Coordinators is an invaluable member of our life care planning and elder law team, working hand-in-hand with family members to evaluate the needs of their loved ones and making sure that a personalized plan is put in place to ensure
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The National Association of Social Workers celebrates each year the nation’s unsung heroes: social workers who work hard daily to make an important difference in the lives of millions of people throughout the United States. At Bratton Law Group, we honor and sincerely thank the scores of social workers who tirelessly work to support and empower families
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Blended families are becoming more and more the norm these days. Whether an original marriage ends in divorce or as a result of the death of a spouse, when people who have children from a previous marriage marry, there are many steps that need to be taken in order to ensure that everybody is comfortable and
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When it comes time to start thinking about your long-term financial well being, there are a lot of tools available to help ensure that your assets will be handled in a way that best meets your goals and wishes. Trusts can be one of the most important of these tools. A trust is particularly valuable tool for
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