Limon Law Articles And Legal Stuff

Mercer of Elder Law Firms Announced

Haddon Heights, NJ (PRWeb) January 19, 2007 -- Cynthia Sharp and Chris Bratton are pleased to announce the merger of their law firms effective January 1, 2007. The firm, known as Sharp Bratton, will continue to focus in the areas of elder law as well as estate and disabilities planning.

According to Mr. Bratton, "It is more important than ever to plan ahead to protect a family's life savings. Those who have plans in place need to have them reviewed since both the state and federal governments constantly change the applicable laws. For example, many are still unaware that estates above $675,000 are subject to the New Jersey estate tax. They have been lulled into a false sense of security since the federal estate tax exemption is much higher."

Ms. Sharp has outlined The Top Five Mistakes People Make in Medicaid Planning:

1.    Erroneously thinking that it's too late to plan for asset preservation. It's almost never too late to take planning steps, even after a loved one has moved to a long term care facility.

2.     Giving away assets too early. First, it's your money (or your house). Make sure you take care of yourself first. Don't put your security at risk by putting it in the hands of your children. Gifts can cause tax and Medicaid problems as well.

3.    Ignoring important safe harbors created by Congress. Certain transfers are allowable without jeopardizing Medicaid eligibility. These include transfers to disabled children, caretaker children, certain siblings and into trust for anyone who is disabled and under age 65; a transfer to a "pay-back" trust if under age 65; and a transfer to a pooled disability trust at any age.

4.     Applying for Medicaid too late. This can mean the loss of many months of benefits.

5.     Not getting expert help. This is a complex area that most people deal with only once in their lives. Tens, or even hundreds, of thousands of dollars can be at stake. It's penny wise and pound foolish not to consult with a qualified elder law attorney who can guide you through the complicated maze.

For additional information, log onto the firm's website at www.sharpbratton.com
              
For more information, please contact:

Cynthia Sharp
cmyers @ sharpbratton.com

OR
         
Chris Bratton
cbratton @ sharpbratton.com


Sharp Bratton
Attorneys at Law
208 White Horse Pike
Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08035
856-546-5666

By Appointment Only:
993 Lenox Drive
Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08048
609-219-1680

# # #

Other Article Sites

findabook.com  moneycd.info  a-mortgage.info   about-lemon-laws.info  aboutstudentloans.info
all-about-publishing.info  auctions-articles.info  bestcollege-university.com  bestispconnection.com
biblefolder.com  blogger-website.com  books-used.info  brokers-guide.info  buywindows.info  cable-dsl.info
career-miner.com  carpel-tunnel.info  cashinaflash.info  cashloanreviews.info  casinobell.com  chat-house.info
clearmycredit.info  collegeloantips.info  crones.info  depression-articles.info   dirnic.net  dishguides.info
divers-below.com  expodog.info   financewizz.com  fire-insurance.info  getgood.info  handleit.net   it-idea.info
health-supplies.info  hosting-right.com  insidealert.com  insurance-facts.info  jobs-employment.info
justgood.info  lookgold.net   lowcost-travel.info  money-source.info  myhostzone.info  numisblog.com
peoplesearchfinder.info  pr-articles.info  realeas.com   refinancing-guides.info  spyware-remove.info
telelot.info  the-law.info   toppaid.info  travel-deals.info  travelcorrect.com  wedding-guide-site.com
your-blog.info  your-credit.info

How To Know Your Legal Rights In The Event Of A Personal Injury
In the event of an injury, you need to know that you have rights and that your rights will be protected Personal injury is one of the leading causes of people getting hurt in the Country today

Payroll Kansas, Unique Aspects of Kansas Payroll Law and Practice
The Kansas State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of State income taxes deducted from payroll checks is:

Beasley Allen Law Firm Supports Asbestos Ban
Tom Methvin, President of Beasley Allen Law Firm in Montgomery Alabama, announced the firm's support of the Ban Asbestos in America Act that Senator Murray (D-WASH) has been working on for over 5 years. "We support this amendment [to the Toxic Substances Control Act because we believe it addresses 3 very important issues - a complete ban of asbestos-containing products, research and treatment, and education," Tom said.

New York Complex Litigation Attorneys Win $5 Million in Punitive Damages, $2 Million in Compensatory Damages Against New York Law Firm for Breach of F
Parker Chapin Partner Henry I. Rothman, Esq. Represented A Three-Man Partnership In An Israeli Branch Of A New York Brokerage Firm, Then Secretly Represented One Partner Who Stole A Business Opportunity Worth More Than $42 Million, New York City Jury Rules.

Tips and Tricks for Legal Debt Collections
If a customer owes your local business money, it's hard not to feel angry, like you want to do anything possible to get your money back. But the days of going all out to collect on a debt over.

Cyveillance's Chief Cyber Security Counsel to Speak at Legal Forum on Legal Risk Management in the Web 2.0 World
Adam Palmer to discuss the dangers and benefits online social networking Web sites provide to children as part of an industry panel.

Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of Wrongful Termination
Dismissing an employee may sometimes invite lawsuits, which are often costly and drain precious company resources. However, firing an employee and staying out of lawsuit can be attained.

What Happens When Someone is in Breach of a Legal Contract?
Parties enter into a legal contract to have terms laid out as to the proper fulfillment of the contract. In other words, when people make a business deal, there's every expectation that both sides stick to their end of the bargain. This applies to handshake deals, verbal contracts, IT contracts ? you name it. As the saying goes, "A contract is a contract is a contract." People make contracts to ensure that things get done.

Law of Attraction Resolves Diet Controversy
Who'd have thought healthy eating could be so controversial? Lunching at my girlfriend's house one afternoon, I held my tongue as her neighbors who'd joined us argued the virtues of their respective diets. And not like nice girls would!Shelli is an avid high protein diet fan, while Debra is a food combining aficionado.

California Quadriplegia Lawyer, Southern California Quadriplegia Attorney
As with paraplegia, quadriplegia can be the result of a number of causes, but is most commonly the result of a traumatic injury to the spinal cord, such as that caused by an auto or motorcycle accident. In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the cause of fifty-five percent of quadriplegic injuries. Sports injuries are the second most common cause (about twenty-five percent) and falls account for another fifteen percent. Violence such as gunshot wounds are another common cause of quadriplegia.

San Francisco Lawyer, Personal Injury Attorney Mary Alexander Interviewed By KTVU Channel 2 News
In the wake of a fatal crane collapse on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Mary Alexander was interviewed as an expert on construction accident law by San Francisco's KTVU Channel 2 News.

Immigration Law Experts Providing Information on New Bills in 2008
ImmigrationLawHelp.info, a Web site that offers information about legal immigration, is providing facts and advice about the plethora of immigration bills proposed this year.

CIN Legal Data Services Offers a New Version of Its Flagship Consumer Liability Report (CLR) Product for Bankruptcy Professionals
CLR2 provides the bankruptcy industry with a more comprehensive, easier-to-read liability review and includes bankruptcy department creditor addresses, the graphical presentation of data and more.

Sending "Lawyerly Love" to Law School Graduates and Bar Exam Takers
Lawyerly Love provides a thoughtful solution for loved ones and friends seeking to express their support for recent law school grads gearing up to prepare for a stressful summer focused on intensive bar exam study. It specializes in unique, supportive care packages providing greatly needed items including snack favorites, energy boosters, study supplies, novelty items, a Starbucks gift card, positive encouragement and success wisdom, as well as a cute teddy bear with a "LAW" t-shirt and a personalized greeting card.