Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not frequently updated can be vulnerable to contestation. What is contestation? It is the formal objection to a will’s (or trust’s) validity because it either: a) doesn’t reflect the wishes of the person … Read More »
As the coronavirus continues to disrupt daily life and leave Americans uncertain of the future, you don’t have to feel helpless during this pandemic. In fact, now is a great time to be proactive and plan ahead should you or a loved one fall ill. One of the most important and relatively easy things you … Read More »
It is with great pride to announce that estate planning and elder law attorney Charles “Chris” Bratton, II, Esq., LL.M. has been unanimously elected as a member of CONTACT Cape-Atlantic’s Advisory Board. CONTACT Cape-Atlantic is a volunteer-driven agency that helps the elderly and disabled continue to remain independent in their own home through its Telephone … Read More »
We are excited to announce that three members of our interdisciplinary care team have each successfully completed the requirements of the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) and have earned their professional certifications as a Certified Dementia Practitioner! Elder care coordinators, Anne Markel-Crozier, BSW, CSW and Claire Merendino, RN, and our Physical Therapist Consultant, … Read More »
In these times of social distancing, a common worry among the public is how to lawfully execute important documentation when in-person contact is limited. This unusual state of affairs requires adapting our current laws to permit businesses to continue to run remotely, help attorneys effectively represent their clients, and allow the general public to continue … Read More »
At Bratton Estate & Elder Care Attorneys, we continue to closely follow the news about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are doing our best to protect our clients, community partners, and ourselves. At this time, we are having our staff operate remotely. We understand that elder care law needs still exist during this difficult time and … Read More »
The use of irrevocable single-premium, immediate payout annuities by New Jersey Medicaid applicants can be an effective estate planning strategy in many cases. Recently, however, the State has been pushing back against the use of these annuities for a variety of reasons. Notably, Federal regulations provide that a purchased annuity is not considered an asset … Read More »
Medicare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. Medicare covers telehealth services that include office visits, psychotherapy, and consultations provided by an eligible provider who isn’t … Read More »
Here are some tips for those with loved ones in a community that is not currently allowing visitation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Stay calm and try to be reassuring and supportive to your loved ones in a community. Most people will react negatively due to a result of how others respond to crisis and … Read More »
During this time of concern, we need to utilize as many services as possible to care for ourselves and our loved ones. Recently, our Director of Elder Care Coordination, Anne Markel-Crozier, spoke with Rachelle Causey, the Center Director at Active Day of Cape May, and they are still open and caring for their members. They … Read More »
