Your elderly loved one needs extra care, but you have to work. What do you do? Many South Jersey families are experiencing the same thing you are; mom or dad doesn’t need skilled nursing care in a facility, but they do need some extra assistance during the day. A home health aide may be exactly […]

As you work to prepare your estate plan and determine where your money will go, you may be considering leaving a portion of your savings to a charity. There are numerous ways to include a gift in your will or trust, but the process can be confusing. Understanding each option may help you to navigate

Choosing the right executor of your will is probably one of the most important and fundamental decisions you can make in the entire process. It’s true that the actual division of your worldly goods is important, and of concern to your surviving family members, but more important, from a practical standpoint, is choosing the right

Planning for your children’s future is about more than just saving for a college education. It’s also about ensuring the future of that savings. Parents who start tax-advantaged education savings plans, such as 529 plans, without naming a successor run the risk of having a stranger control that education funding if they pass away. The

Haddonfield, NJ—Charles Bratton of Bratton Law Group Attorneys at Law has recently been approved as a charter member of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association. The Life Care Planning Law Firms Association (LCPLFA) is a not-for-profit entity whose mission is to develop life care planning as a holistic legal practice that anticipates and provides

Every one of us has to come to terms with the idea of aging. For some, it happens sooner than others. Regardless, of whether you are boldly embracing your age or denying it, it’s important to consider how you will have enough money to pay for the care you may require well into your old

Did you know that April is Couples Appreciation Month? Though the provenance of this particular holiday is difficult to pin down, the mission behind it is perfectly clear: take the time to acknowledge and give thanks to your better half for the love and emotional support that they provide, as well as all of the

If you’re like most folks, you’ve heard about the sunset provisions, but don’t know how they will affect you.  No worries.  You’re not alone and this article will give you an overview.  That being said, any educational information is limited to explaining general principles and concerns. To find out the nitty gritty details of what

Estate planning is truly NOT just for the wealthy; estate planning is for anyone who cares about someone else. This is why the estate planning experts at Camden County-based Bratton Law Group are available to help you make sure your plan is setup correctly. If you care, you must have a comprehensive estate plan. Read