CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018 & NJ Probate Judges

CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018)
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch., Conference Chair

ATLANTIC/CAPE MAY
Hon. Michael J. Blee, P.J.Ch. Atlantic County Civil Courthouse 1201 Bacharach Boulevard Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Email: Michael.Blee@njcourts.govBERGEN
Hon. Edward A. Jerejian, P.J.Ch. Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street, Chambers 503 Hackensack, NJ 07601
Email: Edward.Jerejian@njcourts.gov
BERGEN
Hon. James DeLuca, J.S.C.
Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street, Chambers 424 Hackensack, NJ 07601
Email: James.Deluca@njcourts.gov
BERGEN
Hon. Joan Bedrin Murray, J.T.C. t/a Bergen County Justice Center
10 Main Street, Chambers 424 Hackensack, NJ 07601
Email: joan.murray@njcourts.gov
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Phone: (609) 402-0100 ext.47676
Phone: (201) 221-0700 ext. 25481
Phone: (201) 221-0700 ext. 25539
Phone: (609) 815-2922 ext. 54660.

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CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018)
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch., Conference Chair

BURLINGTON
Hon. Paula T. Dow, P.J.Ch. Burlington County Courts Facility 120 High Street
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Email: Paula.Dow@njcourts.gov
BURLINGTON
Hon. Kathi Fiamingo, JTC t/a Burlington County Tax Court
120 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Email: Kathi.Fiamingo@njcourts.gov
CAMDEN
Hon. Nan S. Famular, P.J.Ch. Camden County Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street
Camden, NJ 08103
Email: Nan.Famular@njcourts.gov
ESSEX
Hon. Walter Koprowski, Jr., P.J.Ch. Wilentz Justice Center
212 Washington Street, 8th Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Email: Walter.Koprowski@njcourts.gov
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Phone: (609) 288-9500 ext. 38814
Phone: (609) 288-9500 ext. 38303
Phone: (856) 379-2367
Phone: (973) 776-9300 ext. 69520

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CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018)
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch., Conference Chair
ESSEX
Hon. Donald Kessler, J.S.C.
Wilentz Justice Center
212 Washington Street, 8th Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Email: Donald.Kessler@njcourts.gov
ESSEX
Hon. Jodi Alper, J.S.C.
Wilentz Justice Center
212 Washington Street, 8th Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Email: Jodi.Alper@njcourts.gov
GLOUCESTER/CUMBERLAND/SALEM
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch. Gloucester County Courthouse
1 N. Broad Street, Courtroom #203 Woodbury, NJ 08096
Email: Anne.Mcdonnell@njcourts.gov
HUDSON
Hon. Jeffrey Jablonski, P.J.Ch. Justice W.J. Brennan Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue, 2nd Floor Jersey City, NJ 07306
Email: Jeffrey.Jablonski@njcourts.gov
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Phone: (973) 776-9300 ext. 69521
Phone: (973) 776-9448
Phone: (856) 853-3491
Phone: (201) 795-6652

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CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018)
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch., Conference Chair

MERCER
Hon. Paul Innes, P.J.Ch.
Mercer County Civil Courts Building 175 S. Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08650-0068
Email: Paul.Innes@njcourts.gov
MIDDLESEX
Hon. Vincent LeBlon, P.J.Ch. Middlesex County Courthouse
56 Paterson Street, Floor 3
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Email: Vincent.leblon@njcourts.gov
MIDDLESEX
Hon. Arthur Bergman, J.S.C.
Middlesex County Main Courthouse and Tower 56 Paterson Street, Chambers 404
New Brunswick, 08903-0964
Email: Arthur.Bergman@njcourts.com
MONMOUTH
Hon. Katie Gummer, P.J.Ch. Monmouth County Courthouse Monument & Court Streets Freehold, NJ 07728
Email: Katie.Gummer@njcourts.gov
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Phone: (609) 571-4200 x 74204
Phone: (732) 645-4300 x 88223
Phone: (732) 645-4300 x 88266
Phone: (732) 431-7135

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CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018)
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch., Conference Chair

MORRIS/SUSSEX
Hon. Robert J. Brennan, P.J.Ch. Morris County Courthouse Washington & Court Streets Morristown, NJ 07963
Email: Robert.Brennan@njcourts.gov
OCEAN
Hon. Francis Hodgson, P.J.Ch. Ocean County Courthouse
206 Courthouse Lane, 1st Floor Toms River, NJ 08754
Email: Francis.Hodgson@njcourts.gov
OCEAN
Hon. Patricia B. Roe, J.S.C.
Ocean County Courthouse
118 Washington Street, Courtroom #2 Toms River, NJ 08753
Email: Patricia.Roe@njcourts.gov
PASSAIC
Hon. Randal C. Chiocca, P.J.Ch. Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery-General Equity Division 71 Hamilton Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
E-mail: randal.chiocca@njcourts.gov
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Phone: (973) 656-3934
Phone: (732) 831-7951 x2359
Phone: (732) 288-7890

Phone:

(973) 247-8168

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CONFERENCE OF GENERAL EQUITY JUDGES (as of August 20, 2018)
Hon. Anne McDonnell, P.J.Ch., Conference Chair

SOMERSET/HUNTERDON/W ARREN
Hon. Margaret Goodzeit, P.J.Ch. Somerset County Courthouse
20 North Bridge Street Somerville, NJ 08876
Email: Margaret.Goodzeit@njcourts.gov
UNION
Hon. Katherine Dupuis, P.J.Ch. Union County Courthouse
2 Broad Street, 10th Floor Elizabeth, NJ 07207
Email: Katherine.Dupuis@njcourts.gov
AOC
Kristi Jasberg Robinson, Esq., Committee Staff
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 981
Trenton, NJ 08625-0981
Email: Kristi.Robinson@njcourts.gov
AOC
Alexandra Hayes, Esq.,
Committee Staff
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex P.O. Box 981
Trenton, NJ 08625-0981
Email: Alexandra.Hayes@njcourts.gov
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Phone: (908) 332-7700 x13560
Phone: (908) 659-4855
Phone: (609) 815-2900 x-54901
Phone: (609) 815-2900 x-54901

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If unmarried and die without a Will

If you leave no Will or your Will is declared invalid because it was improperly prepared or is not admissible to probate:

1. The procedure to distribute assets becomes more complicated. It will require all of the children to select someone to be the Administrator, then all the children to sign a Renunciation Affidavit in front of a notary. If all the children do not sign the Renunciation Affidavit if front of notaries, then a Complaint and Order with have to be filed in the Superior Court. Cost over $3,000. The preparation of a Will for under $400 eliminates these costs.

2.  Additional expenses will be incurred and extra work will be required to qualify an administrator-Surety Bond, additional costs often over $1,000 and legal fees
3.  State law determines who gets assets, not you. People who dislike you or don’t care about you can get your assets
4.  If you have no spouse or close relatives the State may take your property. Most people who rather have charities or friends get their money.
5.  It often causes fights and stress within your family and sometimes lawsuits
6.  If there are minor children a Judge determines who gets custody of grand children
7.  You lose the opportunity to reduce State inheritance taxes and Federal estate taxes without improper planning
 When loved ones are grieving and dealing with death, they shouldn’t be overwhelmed with Financial concerns and estate problems if there is no Will or not prepared or signed properly. 

 Who don’t you want to receive your assets?
 Who is not the best choice to raise your children, or safeguard your children's money for college?   Do you want children, or grandchildren, to get money when they turn 18?  Will they invest money wisely, or go to Seaside and play games?
      Beware of online documents not prepared by an attorney. Never use a form on line. No one tries to do their own electrical work on their home anymore or change their own oil. Have a professional do it right.
 Make sure it is a Self-proving Will and says no bond required.
 THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF A VARIETY OF CLAUSES AND ITEMS WHICH  SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A WILL:
1ST:  DEBTS AND TAXES
2ND: SPECIFIC BEQUESTS
3RD:  DISPOSITION TO SPOUSE
4TH: DISPOSITION OF REMAINDER OF ESTATE
5TH: CREATION OF TRUSTS FOR SPOUSE
6TH: CREATION OF TRUST FOR CHILDREN
7TH: OTHER BENEFICIARIES UNDER 21
8TH: EXECUTORS
9TH: TRUSTEES
10TH: GUARDIANS
11TH: SURETY OR BOND
12TH: POWERS 
13TH: AFTERBORN CHILDREN
14TH: PRINCIPAL AND INCOME
15TH: NO ASSIGNMENT OF BEQUESTS
16TH: GENDER
17TH: CONSTRUCTION OF WILL
18TH:  NO CONTEST CLAUSE
 A will must not only be prepared within the legal requirements of the New Jersey Statutes but should also be prepared so it leaves no questions regarding your intentions.

Kenneth Vercammen Esq. 732-572-0500 
2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817
https://njlaws.com