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 […]

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

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

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

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.

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

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,

A HUGE thank you to all who supported our candy collection for the troops! It was an amazing success and we look forward to doing it again next year! It was truly touching to see young kids come in with their own candy and homemade cards! As we honored the exceptional men and women who bravely serve or have

According to a recent article published by the pressofAtlanticCity.com, more and more real estate agents are turning to local attorneys to make their short sales and foreclosures process go as smoothly as possible. As the article points out, these transactions require preparation and constant communication with the bank that owns the property. An attorney who specializes in