Below is a quick summary of some of the provisions of the new tax plan and how it may affect you moving forward: Individual Income Tax Provisions Seven income tax brackets – 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, 37%; top bracket begins at $600,000 for joint returns, $500,000 for singles and heads of households. Married […]
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Each year thousands of readers cast their votes for the attorneys they call on in times of need and for the 8th consecutive year, we are honored to say that attorney Chris Bratton has been nominated as “Awesome Attorney”. Chris is featured in this month’s South Jersey Magazine, for the field of Estate Planning/Asset Protection. For the
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For those individuals receiving SSI or Medicaid, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2018. Minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $24,720 Maximum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $123,600 Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: $3,090 The minimum monthly maintenance needs allowance for the lower 48 states remains $2,030 ($2,536.25
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Bratton Law Group is pleased to announce our newest team member, Claire Merendino R.N, as elder care coordinator. Ms. Merendino comes to Bratton Law Group with over 30 years’ experience in the healthcare community. As an experienced and fully Registered Nurse, Ms. Merendino is dedicated to the mission of life care planning and safeguarding compassionate
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Bratton Law Group Estate & Elder Care Attorneys are proud to announce the firm has been honored with South Jersey’s Most Influential Law Firms of 2017 by SNJ Business People. The award, voted on by its readers, recognizes law firms in the South Jersey area who have achieved a high-level of community involvement, branding, and visibility. For a legal
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The 10th Annual “Fall Prevention Day” is next Friday, September 22nd, the first day of fall. Every year this days stands to bring awareness about how to prevent fall related injuries among older adults. The statistics around senior falls are staggering. One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult
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This summer our employee spotlight is shining brightly on our Estate Planning Paralegal, Tina Lutts, as she celebrates her 17th year working for attorney Mr. Bratton! For the last 17 years, Tina has dedicated her career to helping our clients with their important estate planning documents and has assisted countless families through their planning and implementation
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Bratton Law Group Attorneys is pleased to announce that partner Charles “Chris” Bratton was named Top Attorneys 2017 by SJ Magazine. This is Mr. Bratton’s ninth consecutive year for being recognized for his work in the field of Estate Planning. Every year SJ Magazine polls local attorneys to tell them which of their peers excel in their
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It’s long been known that a healthy diet and exercise leads to a longer life and happiness, but in addition, studies show that participating in creative active hobbies can also have a positive impact on your senior’s aging brain. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic performed a study on senior activities which showed cognitive benefits from
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