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

October 15-21 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, promoting awareness to one of the most overlooked areas of personal financial management. According to a Forbes.com recent article, “Fact is, in today’s rule bound and litigious society, even an 18-year-old college student still covered by his parents’ health insurance needs to sign a health care proxy (a.k.a. health

For a legal consultation, call 856 770 2744 WANTED: Your over abundance of Halloween candy! Bratton Law Group’s Haddonfield location is working with the community to put leftover candy to good use!  Now through November 7th, Bratton Law Group will act as a drop off for individually wrapped leftover candy to be shipped overseas to our

For a legal consultation, call 856 770 2744 The below article illustrates why proper planning and advice is so important.  The reason LGBT couples fall into these traps, and owe unnecessary taxes, is poor planning.  Seek the advice of qualified advisors.  There are efficient methods to reduce, or eliminate, the payment of death taxes.  It’s