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 Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar

 Sayreville Senior Center  

423 Main Street 

Sayreville NJ 08872

September 16, 2015 at 10am     

 

WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION- PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY

 

SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ

                (Author- Answers to Questions About Probate)

 

     The NJ Probate Law made a number of substantial changes in Probate and the administration of estates and trusts in New Jersey.

Main Topics:

1. The New Probate Law and preparation of Wills    

2. 2015 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax 

3. NJ Inheritance taxes on estates over $675,000

4. Power of Attorney               

5.  Living Will                                  

6.  Administering the Estate/ Probate/Surrogate    

7. Questions and Answer           

      COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochures on Wills, "Answers to Questions about Probate" and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts.

      Call Sayreville Senior Center 732-390-7059

For materials if you can’t attend, email vercammenlaw@njlaws.com

Wills & Power of Attorney Seminar North Brunswick Seniors April 27 at 12:30 North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902 SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Answers to Questions About Probate) Free seminar and materials The new NJ Probate Law made a number of substantial changes in Probate and the administration of estates and trusts in New Jersey. Main Topics: 1. The New Probate Law and preparation of Wills 2. 2014 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax 3. NJ Inheritance taxes on estates over $675,000 4. Power of Attorney 5. Living Will 6. Administering the Estate/ Probate/Surrogate 7. Questions and Answer COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochures on Wills, "Answers to Questions about Probate" and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts. https://www.facebook.com/events/812760442139524 North Brunswick Senior Center 732 418-2222 Can’t attend? We can email you materials Send email to VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com Free Will Seminars and Speakers Bureau for Groups 10 years ago the AARP Network Attorneys of the Edison/Metuchen/Woodbridge area several years ago established a community Speakers Bureau to provide educational programs to AARP and senior clubs, Unions and Middlesex County companies. Now, volunteer attorneys of the Middlesex County Estate Planning Council have provided Legal Rights Seminars to hundreds of seniors, business owners and their employees, unions, clubs and non-profit groups. These quality daytime educational programs will educate and even entertain. Clubs and companies are invited to schedule a free seminar. The following Seminars are now available: Details on the 2 programs currently offered: 1. WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION- PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY 2. POWER OF ATTORNEY to permit family to pay your bills if you are temporarily disabled and permit doctors to talk with family All instructors are licensed attorneys who have been in practice at least 25 years. All instructors are members of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Middlesex County Bar Association. All programs include free written materials. You don't have to be wealthy or near death to do some thinking about a Will. Here is your opportunity to listen to an experienced attorney who will discuss how to distribute your property as you wish and avoid many rigid provisions of state law. Topics discussed include: Who needs a Will?; What if you die without a Will (intestacy)?; Mechanics of a Will; Selecting an executor, trustee, and guardian; Proper Will execution; Inheritance Taxes, Estate Taxes "Living Will"; Powers of Attorney; $13,000 annual gift tax exclusion, Bequests to charity, Why you need a "Self-Proving" Will and Estate Administration/ Probate. Sample materials: Hand-outs on Wills, Living Wills/Medical Advance Directive, Power of Attorney, Probate and Administration of an Estate, Real Estate, Working with your Attorney, Consumers Guide to New Jersey Laws, and Senior Citizen Rights. SPEAKERS BUREAU At the request of senior citizen groups, unions, and Middlesex County companies and organizations, the " Speakers Bureau " is a service designed to educate citizens about how laws affect their lives and how the judicial system operates. We have attorneys available to speak to businesspersons, educational, civic and social organizations on a wide range of topics during business hours. HELP YOUR MEMBERS LEARN THE LAW, PREVENT OR AVOID LEGAL PROBLEMS Chances are many of your members have been in a situation where they could have benefited from legal advice. Have you ever been in an accident? Has a motor vehicle or criminal complaint ever been filed against you or a member of your family? Many individuals face these and other types of problems. Often people do not protect their rights, only to later face lengthy license suspensions or even jail for failure to resolve legal problems early on. That's why Legal Rights Seminars are offered. This means your members can get advice and possibly prevent legal problems before they occur. Most importantly, they can have peace of mind. Americans need an attorney when legal problems strike. As in the case of medical services, early treatment can prevent catastrophe and its attendant cost in time and money. For example, psychological studies have demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between legal problems and lost work time and productivity. Employees' work performance often has a direct relationship to personal legal problems. Therefore, the sooner a solution can be found for the employees' problems, the sooner employees can focus on their work. In today's complex world, few people can function successfully and safely without competent legal advice. In order to insure your estate plans are legally set up, you need to know exactly where you stand so that you can avoid possibly catastrophic mistakes impacting both you and your family. For additional information on the Legal Seminars, contact our Coordinator, Kenneth Vercammen’s law office at (732) 572-0500, email VercammenLaw@njlaws.com or fax 732-572-0030.

Attorneys, Professionals, Business owners and their staff invited to Happy Hour & Networking Social Friday, July 18, 2014 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Bar Anticipation 703 16th Avenue Lake Como/ Belmar, NJ 07719 Free ! 5-7PM Hot & Cold Buffet The reduced price Happy Hour is 6-7PM with $1 House Drink, Bud/BudLt draft & House Wine Special Please bring a canned food donation for the St. James Food Bank Hands of Hope, continuing providing food and help to individuals in need. Email Ken Vercammen's Law Office so we can put your name on the VIP list for wristbands. VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com https://www.facebook.com/events/224304321089890 www.njlaws.com/happy-hour.html

Trying Cases in Municipal Court-the Basics Municipal Court Practice program May 15 Thursday 10-11:15 NJ State Bar Association NJSBA Annual Meeting Borgata Hotel Atlantic City Learn the new cases, rules and statutes, an insider’s guide to handling cases in New Jersey’s busiest courts. Municipal Court practice requires more knowledge than just showing up and pleading someone guilty. Learn from two of New Jersey’s most respected lecturers on the subject. This course qualifies for Bridge The Gap credits. Speakers: John Menzel, J.D. Section Chair Jon-Henry Barr, Esq. President NJ Prosecutors Assoc. Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Past Municipal Court Attorney of the Year Joshua Reinitz, Esq. Nutley Also at 1pm will be the awarding of the Municipal Court Attorney of the Year. Flash drive with forms and materials provided to all attendees! Register at http://www.njsba.com/meetings-events/2014-annual-meeting-and-convention/registration-options.html The following forms will be provided. 02 Lt of rep only 02 Discovery letter 02d Disc Complainant 03D Retainer-MUN COURT Bail reduce Motion Brief post convict vacate plea Conditional Discharge Pet Cl New Conditional Dismissal Motion DUI Motions non disc- jury DWI- Blood defense brief MIRANDA brief Motion for Civil Reservation Motion for Slap Motion- Dismiss No disc mun Pros MVC points list No discovery dismiss Brief OBJ TO LAB CERT Order mark try or dismiss SUPPRESSION BRIEF www.BeNotGuilty.com Borgata 1 Borgata Way Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration Seminar Wed, May 7 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM New Jersey Law Center One Constitution Square New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Includes a 260-page book, plus CD with sample forms, documents & checklists! and dinner Elder law continues to offer the legal profession a booming opportunity for growth. As your current clients continue to grow older, you need to position yourself to be able to offer them and their families the legal services required by the elderly in today’s society. Or, you may be looking for lucrative areas in which to expand your current practice, including administering their estates. This practical program is designed to provide the nuts and bolts of elder law practice & estate administration practice to general practitioners and young lawyers, as well as to more experienced lawyers seeking to expand into this field. A highly authoritative and experienced panel of elder law attorneys & estate planners will share proven techniques and experience it would take you years to gather on your own. You’ll also gain insight on how Federal Medicaid Reform will impact your practice. Everything you need to know about elder law & estate administration including:? • Why Have a Will? - Gathering information; standard provisions; designation of fiduciaries; protective clauses; sample forms; Ethics - who is the client?? • Powers of Attorney - Types of POAs; what should be included; why clients need them; POAs and Living Wills; sample forms? • Living Trusts (Revocable/Irrevocable) as an Estate Planning Tool - Why it should be used; Ethics - who is the client?; disadvantages; revocable vs. irrevocable; Insurance Trusts; sample forms? • Basic Tax Considerations - Jointly-held property; “I love you” Will; no Will at all; insurance owned by client; unlimited marital deduction; estate planning in the testamentary document; sample forms/letters? • Estate Administration - New Probate Law in New Jersey - Probate process; duties of executor/fiduciary; gathering of assets; tax returns; tax waivers; access to property; sample forms/checklists? • Medicaid Planning in Light of Federal Medicaid Reform - Countable assets of Medicaid applicant; income cap/Medical needy standard; look-back period; transfers of property; personal residence; Medicaid estate recovery rules; probate; undue influence; competency?…and more Speakers: -KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN, ESQ. Chair, ABA Elder Law Committee Past GP Solo Section Attorney of the Year Past NJSBA Municipal Court Practitioner of the Year Edison, NJ -WILLIAM P. ISELE, ESQ. Past NJ Ombudsman for the Elderly -MARTIN A. SPIGNER, ESQ. Law Office of Martin A. Spigner, Cranbury -ADAM DUBECK, Esq. $160.00 General Tuition, reduced fee for NJSBA Elder & Disability Law Section and NJSBA Young Lawyers Division?[Free for Superior Court Judges] Seminar #S57800S4 NJSBA Member Price is reduced – To qualify for this reduced price, you must provide your NJSBA Member# at the time you place your order. If you place your order without providing your NJSBA Member#, you will be charged the regular price. Registration http://www.njicle.com/viewprogram.aspx?catid=2097&progid=9029 More details contact New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education ?The non-profit continuing education service of ?The New Jersey State Bar Association Constitution Square, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-1520 ?Phone: (732) 214-8500 • Fax: (732)249-0383 • CustomerService@njicle.com NJ CLE INFORMATION: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4.6 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 1.2 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.? Presented in cooperation with the NJSBA Elder & Disability Law Section and NJSBA Young Lawyers Division