Alexander Moore’s paternal grandmother was a nurse, and he draws much inspiration from her life. Moore is this year’s winner of the Vicki Elaine Whitworth Memorial Scholarship Fund, which asks applicants to write about the qualities of an effective nurse. “A good nurse must be able to act swiftly and respond to medical impetus with practiced […]
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While everyone should have a durable power of attorney that appoints someone to act for them if they become incapacitated, in some circumstances it is not enough. In these cases, a revocable trust can help. A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to step in for you to handle financial
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For those individuals receiving SSI or Medicaid, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2022. The official spousal impoverishment allowances for 2022 are as follows: Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA): $2,177.50 Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: $3,435.00 Minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $27,480.00 Maximum Community Spouse Resource
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When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that you need a level care typically provided in a nursing home. Whether you are applying for nursing home coverage or through a Medicaid waiver program for coverage at home, you must meet the level-of-care requirement
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Being able to make health care decisions for ourselves is so important to us, but what happens if you become incapacitated and are unable to voice your opinion? If you don’t have a health care proxy or guardian in place, state law chooses who can make those decisions. In an emergency, medical providers can take
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Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are an important tool for small business owners, but they can also be useful in estate planning. An LLC can help you pass assets to your children while avoiding gift and estate taxes. An LLC is somewhere between a partnership and a corporation. Like a corporation, LLC owners are protected from
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We are pleased to announce that attorney Chris Bratton was recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter as the 2021 Honoree and Presenting Sponsor of the 20th Anniversary South Jersey Spring Golf Classic. For over a decade, Mr. Bratton has been a strong supporter of the Delaware Valley Chapter supporting many events including the South
An executor’s job comes with many legal obligations. Under certain circumstances, an executor can even be held personally liable for unpaid estate taxes. Let’s review the major duties involved, which we’ve set out below. In General, the executor’s job is to administer the estate, i.e., collect and manage assets, file tax returns and pay taxes
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Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys is pleased to announce that managing attorney Charles “Chris” Bratton was named 2021 Top Attorney by South Jersey Magazine, in recognition of his professional accomplishments and reputation among peers for his work in the field of Elder Law. SJ Magazine selects their “Top Attorney” list by polling South Jersey
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