Monday, January 20, 2020

2020 Update Wills and Estate Planning Free Seminar

2020 Update Wills and Estate Planning Free Seminar

June 23, 2020 at 12:15-1:00 PM
Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen,
2053 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08817

Program is limited to 15 people. Please bring a canned food donation.

COST: Free if you pre-register by email. Complimentary materials provided at 12:00 sharp. Please bring a canned food donation, which will be given to the St. Matthew’s St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank. Free sandwich for past and current clients. We are buying from Craig’s Deli, Woodbridge Ave.

Main Topics:
1. Elimination of NJ Estate Tax
2. The New Probate Law and preparation of Wills
3. 2020 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax exemption
4. The need for current Power of Attorney
5. Living Will & Advance Directive
6. Administering the Estate & Probate

We previously held this seminar for the Edison, Metuchen and Piscataway Libraries. Please email us if you plan on attending or if you would like us to email the materials.

SPEAKERS: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.
(Author-ABA Wills and Estate Administration)
Complimentary Material: Brochures on Wills, Probate and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts.

Co-Sponsor: Middlesex County Estate Planning Council
To attend email VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com
Other information call 732-572-0500
Can’t attend? We can email you materials
Send email to VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com

Kenneth Vercammen is author of the ABA’s new book “Wills and Estate Administration”
Straightforward and to-the-point, Wills and Estate Administration provides step-by-step guidance that firms can use to handle all aspects of an estates practice, from initial client intake to closing the file.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law- New Ideas to Expand & Excel

DATE: Thursday, April 30, 2020
TIME: 2:15pm-3:15pm
GP Solo/GLSA 2020 Joint Spring Meeting to be held at La Concha Renaissance Resort San Juan, Puerto Rico
Learn from nationally recognized experts on using new techniques to improve service to Elder Law & Estate clients. Forms & briefs will be provided to all attendees. Using social media to promote your practice.
Topics:
-Ethics and marketing without violating the Rules of Professional Conduct
- The problems with AVVO & LegalZoom
Getting referrals from other professionals
The aftermath of the Terry Schiavo case and Living Wills.
Forms you can use
Email newsletters
How to manage telephone conversations with your clients
Marketing with written fee agreements
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
The conference registration will open January 21, 2020. Please register for the conference so that you will appear on the registration list. As in the past, many attendees use this list as a resource after the conference.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
The room block will open on January 21, 2020. Please make sure to make your room reservation early by calling the hotel at 787-721-7500 or visiting our website, www.glsaonline.org.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Annette M. Waggoner, GLSA Executive Director 847-907-4670 awaggoner@glsaonline.org

Monday, January 13, 2020

Woodbridge Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar

Woodbridge Library
Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar

May 18, 2020 at 7pm Monday
WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION-PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY Free program open to the public, you do not need to be a Township resident to attend. Veterans are encouraged to attend for Veterans’ month
SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA)

Main Topics:
1. NJ Estate Tax eliminated
2. The 2020 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax
3. Power of Attorneys recommendations
4. Living Will & Advance Directive
5. Administering the Estate/ Probate/Surrogate
6. Avoiding unnecessary expenses and saving your family money

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.

Woodbridge Public Library
1 George Frederick Plaza
Woodbridge NJ 07095
732-634-4450
https://www.facebook.com/events/2606052349623609/

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, Ken Vercammen, Esq. and 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. For additional information on the Legal Seminars, contact our Coordinator, Kenneth Vercammen's law office at (732) 572-0500, email VercammenLaw@njlaws.com
Details on free programs available

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar- Woodbridge Library

Woodbridge Library
Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar
May 18, 2020 at 7pm Monday
WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION-PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY Free program open to the public, you do not need to be a Township resident to attend. Veterans are encouraged to attend for Veterans’ month
SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA)

Main Topics:
1. NJ Estate Tax eliminated
2. The 2019 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax

3. Power of Attorneys recommendations
4. Living Will & Advance Directive
5. Administering the Estate/ Probate/Surrogate
6. Avoiding unnecessary expenses and saving your family money
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.
Woodbridge Public Library
1 George Frederick Plaza
Woodbridge NJ 07095
732-634-4450

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, Ken Vercammen, Esq. and 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. For additional information on the Legal Seminars, contact our Coordinator, Kenneth Vercammen's law office at (732) 572-0500, email VercammenLaw@njlaws.com
Details on free programs available

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Edison Library WILLS & Estate Administration seminar April 14

WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION seminar
April 14, 2020 Edison Main Library Tuesday 7pm
Edison Library
340 Plainfield Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817

WILLS & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION- PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND MAKE PLANNING EASY
SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, (Author- ABA’s “Wills and Estate Administration book”)

Main Topics:
1. The New Estate Tax law changes administration of estates and trusts in New Jersey.
2. The 2019 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax
3. Power of Attorneys recommendations
4. Living Will & Advance Directive
5. Administering the Estate/ Probate/Surrogate
6. Avoiding unnecessary expenses
You do not need to be an Edison resident to attend.
COMPLIMENTARY MATERIAL: Brochures on Wills, Probate and Administration of an Estate, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Real Estate Sales for Seniors, and Trusts.
For info call 732-287-2298 x 228
To register go to

More info:


FREE WILL SEMINARS AND SPEAKERS BUREAU for community groups
The AARP Network Attorneys of the Edison/Metuchen/East Brunswick area had established a community Speakers Bureau to provide educational programs to AARP and senior clubs, Unions and Middlesex County companies. During the past year, 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. For other organizations to schedule a Will Seminar, please call Kenneth Vercammen Law Office at (732) 572-0500, email VercammenLaw@njlaws.com
Kenneth Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, NJ. Ken is author of the ABA’s book “Wills and Estate Administration.” He is co-chair of the American Bar Association’s Probate & Estate Planning Law Committee of the American Bar Association Solo Small Firm Division. Ken is a speaker for the NJ State Bar Association at the annual Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration program.
Mr. Vercammen has published over 150 legal articles in national and New Jersey publications on litigation, elder law, probate and trial topics. He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation and probate law for the American Bar Association, NJ ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published in noted publications included New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He established the NJlaws website www.njlaws.com which includes many articles on Estate Planning, Probate and Wills. He is a member of the AARP and often lectures to groups on the importance of an up to date Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
www.njlaws.com

East Brunswick Library Wills, Probate & Estate Planning 2020

Wills, Probate & Estate Planning 2020
East Brunswick Public Library
March 11, 2020 at 7PM Thursday
Open to the public. You don’t have to be a town resident to attend.

SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ
Author ABA Wills & Estate Administration
Main Topics:
Room Location: Meeting Room 3
Estate administration can be very complex, and having some information before you begin can help you through the process.

In this workshop, Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. will discuss various topics, including:
1. NJ Estate Tax eliminated
2. The 2020 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax
3. Dangers of not having a proper current Will
4. Power of Attorneys recommendations
5. Living Will & Advance Directive
6. Avoiding unnecessary expenses

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.
East Brunswick Public Library 732-390-6781
Att: Melissa Hozik

East Brunswick Public Library
2 Jean Walling Civic Center East Brunswick, NJ 08816


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, Ken Vercammen, Esq. and 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. For additional information on the Legal Seminars, contact our Coordinator, Kenneth Vercammen's law office at (732) 572-0500, email VercammenLaw@njlaws.com
Details on free programs available

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:
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; "Living Will"; Powers of Attorney; Selecting an executor, trustee, and guardian; Proper Will execution; Inheritance Taxes, Estate Taxes 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.

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.

About the speaker: Kenneth Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, NJ. He is the author of the American Bar Association’s book “Wills and Estate Administration”
He is co-chair of the ABA Probate & Estate Planning Law Committee of the American Bar Association Solo Small Firm Division. He is a speaker for the NJ State Bar Association at the annual Nuts & Bolts of Elder Law & Estate Administration program.
He was Editor of the ABA Estate Planning Probate Committee Newsletter. Mr. Vercammen has published over 150 legal articles in national and New Jersey publications on litigation, elder law, probate and trial topics. He is a highly regarded lecturer on litigation and probate law for the American Bar Association, NJ ICLE, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. His articles have been published in noted publications included New Jersey Law Journal, ABA Law Practice Management Magazine, and New Jersey Lawyer. He established the NJlaws website www.njlaws.com which includes many articles on Estate Planning, Probate and Wills. He is a member of the AARP and often lectures to groups on the importance of an up to date Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
www.njlaws.com

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Annual Review of the Major Municipal Court Cases affecting Law Enforcement 2019-2020

Annual Review of the Major Municipal Court Cases affecting Law Enforcement 2019-2020
March 4, 2020 at 12 noon
Sponsored by Retired Police & Fire Middlesex & Monmouth Local 9 meeting NJRPFA at South Amboy Ancient Order of Hibernians AOH 271 2nd St, South Amboy, NJ 08879
To Court Officers & Court attendants, Police & PBA- some of your retired and active members may be interested:This is an opportunity for both Retired and active Police and Fire to meet members of Local 9 and receive a quick update in cases affecting law enforcement. The 15-minute discussion on recent cases will be followed by monthly meeting of Retired and active Police can also discuss issues regarding COLA and the pending legal battles in Trenton.
For information or membership in Local 9, contact President JohnLeo Fedorka Retired Police & Fire Middlesex & Monmouth Local 9 meeting NJRPFA. This pre-business meeting is not limited to just Middlesex & Monmouth. Any interested active and retired law enforcement and fire can attend the update on Municipal Court. Please share
Speaker: KENNETH VERCAMMEN, Esq. of Edison
Contributing writer for the NJ Police Chief Magazine
Editor: NJ Municipal Court Law Review
Past President Middlesex Municipal Court Prosecutors Assoc
We welcome all who have retired Honorably from these jobs, as well as those who support us as associate members. Thank You.

New Jersey Retired Police & Firemen's Association, Inc. http://www.njrpfa.org
About the NJ Retired Police and Firefighters Association, Local 9 of Middlesex and Monmouth Counties Local 9 NJRPFA. The NJRPFA was established in 1987 to promote and develop a friendly spirit among its members, both retired and associate members. develop a friendly spirit among its members, both retired and associate members. Its main mission is to promote and encourage legislative action at the Federal, State and Municipal levels of government in protecting and improving the pensions.

Monday, January 6, 2020

Seminar: Remove & Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions- New Law Signed 12/18/19 Free Seminar

Seminar: Remove & Expungement of Criminal Arrests and Convictions-
New Law signed 12/18/19 Free Seminar
February 11, 2020 at 6 pm

Cost: Free if you pre-register. Complimentary materials provided. Please bring a canned food donation, which will be given to the Community Food Bank. Please email us if you plan on attending or if you would like us to email the materials.

SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. & Allan Marain, Esq.
(Ken V Author- Criminal Law Forms by the American Bar Association)
The NJ statute on expungement was revised in a law signed. If someone has been arrested or even had a private criminal complaint signed 12/18/19 against them in the Municipal Court, they have a criminal record, even if the charges were dismissed or received a Conditional Discharge. Under NJ Law past criminal arrests and convictions can be expunged/erased easier under certain instances. This program will discuss the expungement process. Ken V served as a Municipal Prosecutor and was amazed how minor criminal guilty pleas and even dismissed charges can affect someone's ability to get a job or advance a career. Do you have children or someone you know or work with that needs an expungement?

Clara Barton Branch of Edison Library
141 Hoover Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
(732)-738-0096

Can't attend? We can email you materials
Send email to VercammenLaw@Njlaws.com

More info: For more serious charges The Petition for expungement is filed in the Superior Court. It takes a minimum of three months for the court to grant the expungement. The requirements are very formal. There can be a waiting period between 6 months up to 10 years after the criminal case is finished. For someone who had a drug charge, they can hire an attorney apply for Expungement 6 months after the Conditional Discharge is complete. The statute requires detailed notices served by the attorney on the State Police, Attorney General and numerous other government entities.

Typical Court costs and Legal fees for expungement range from $1,500- $2,500.