COVID vaccines are starting to roll out to nursing homes across the country, signaling the beginning of the end of the pandemic. Once your loved one has had both doses of the vaccine, you may be able to visit, but precautions are still necessary. The federal government entered into a partnership with CVS and Walgreens … Read More »
What is estate planning? Estate planning includes designing a plan which provides for the disposition of assets upon your death. The issues to be addressed are: who will receive your assets and when, who will handle the distribution of the assets and how this can all be accomplished at the least possible cost, and with … Read More »
Making the decision to move from your long-time home into a long-term care facility is something that few take lightly, but once the decision is made, most people then spend a good deal of time researching the various residences that are available to them. It is important to know what you are looking for in … Read More »
When the goal is to remain in your home and age in place, you have many options with home health care agencies. In this article, we have broken down the difference between the two types of home health care services (medical and non-medical) so you have a clear understanding of your options. When it comes … Read More »
It is with great pride to announce that attorney Chris Bratton and Director of Elder Care Coordination, Anne Markel-Crozier, have been elected by the Life Care Planning Law Firm Association (LCPLFA) to their Board of Directors. The LCPLFA is a national network of holistic law practices that offer legal services, care coordination and advocacy support … Read More »
It is with great honor to announce that Bratton Law attorneys Chris Bratton and Brittany Tedesco have been named Awesome Attorneys 2020 by South Jersey Magazine. Both will be recognized in this month’s issue, Mr. Bratton for the field of Trusts & Estates Law and Ms. Tedesco for Estate Planning/Asset Protection Law. According to the … Read More »
For those individuals receiving SSI or Medicaid, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its SSI and Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2021. The official spousal impoverishment allowances for 2021 are as follows: Minimum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance (MMMNA): $2,115.00 Maximum Monthly Maintenance Needs Allowance: $3,259.50 Minimum Community Spouse Resource Allowance: $26,076.00 Maximum … Read More »
With an estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, the market for eldercare-related services is growing. If you’re caring for an aging loved one and you need help, how do you choose when there are so many options? The Life Care Planning Law Firms Association posed this question to managing attorney, Chris Bratton. “There’s … Read More »
In honor of Veterans Day, we caught up with our client who is an Army Veteran, Robert “Bob” Schickling. Branch of Service: Army Length of Service: 2 Years (1960-1962) Most Memorable Experience: Bob remembers his voyage to Korea. He said he traveled for about 17 days by boat and was lucky enough to spend one afternoon in Japan … Read More »
We all think we’re aware of the pain caused by Alzheimer’s disease, but unless you’ve watched a loved one’s memory fade away or acted as a caregiver to a dementia patient, you really don’t know what it feels like to watch someone you love disappear before your eyes. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it … Read More »
