Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 572-0500
www.njlaws.com

Friday, January 25, 2019

Colonia Seniors Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar February 5

Press Release Colonia Seniors 
Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Seminar
February 5 at 1pm   Tuesday
       
Colonia Firehouse 250 Inman Ave., Colonia, NJ 07067

SPEAKER: Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, NJ (Author- Wills and Estate Administration by the ABA) 

Main Topics:
Probate & Administering the Estate
Living Will & Advance Directive       
NJ Estate Tax eliminated in 2018 
The 2019 changes in Federal Estate and Gift Tax  

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.
     Must be a member of Colonia Seniors. To join or information, contact George Vassiliades President 
732-283-1759
https://www.facebook.com/events/1170931313073530/

              Free Will Seminars and Speakers Bureau for Groups

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.  For additional information on the Legal Seminars, contact our Coordinator, Kenneth Vercammen’s law office at (732) 572-0500, or fax 732-572-0030.

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 
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 $14,000 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. 


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 A. Vercammen is a trial attorney in Edison, NJ. We 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.comwhich 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 

ABA Committee Meeting Las Vegas

ABA Estate Planning, Probate and Trust and Elder Law Joint Committee Meeting Friday Jan 25 at 9am
round table discussion Free to all ABA attendees

         Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV     Forum Ballroom 23 Pool Level 
Ideas to be discussed:
-BUILDING THE MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE PLANNING PRACTICE
 A Lawyer’s Guide toCreating a Winning Estate Planning Practice 

Ethically Building Your Practice using free and low-cost online methods
1.         Website specific http://www.njwillsprobatelaw.com
2.         Blog https://njprobate.blogspot.com 
3.         Facebook Law Office
4.         LinkedIn- post articles, events
5.         Google+ aka Google Plus
6.         Twitter
7.         YouTube
8.         Avvo Legal rating
9.         JD Supra
10.     Justia Lawyer Directory:
11.      Yelp for Business Owners
Plus
Jan 25 7:00 AM – 7:40 AM See the Strip in the Daylight Jog with Ken Vercammen, in the Palace Casino. This is the main hotel entrance in front of The Fountains and out to the Las Vegas Blvd/The Strip.


Saturday, January 19, 2019

UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan for NJ area Retirees

UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan for NJ area Retirees
UAW-FCA-Ford-General Motors Legal Services Plan (the Plan) is a program established and operated for the sole purpose of providing personal legal services to eligible Participants for legal problems arising out of the laws in the United States or Canada. The new Legal Services Plan is a Taft-Hartley Plan created for the purpose of providing “office legal work” (no litigation) and referral services to certain eligible UAW members. It opened on January 25, 2017. Call (800) 482-7700 to request legal services.
      For Wills, Power of Attorney, and Estate matters in New Jersey, you can ask to be referred to 
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
  The Vercammen law office is near the Edison NJ Elks where UAW Local 595 Linden New Jersey (GM Assembly Plant) meets and where UAW Ford Metuchen Edison meet.

What is Covered Under My Legal Services Plan?
       The new Legal Services Plan that was negotiated in the 2015 UAW contracts is quite different from the ones that ended under the 2011 contracts. Although it does not provide litigation services, the new Legal Services Plan does provide “office services” (advice and document preparation) for a number of legal matters. Here are some matters that may benefit you under your new legal services plan:
·       Wills and Estates. Everyone needs to plan their estate and that usually means the preparation of a Will or Trust. Planning your estate carefully with the assistance of an attorney can give you peace of mind now and make things easier for your family after your death or incapacity.
·       Powers of Attorney and Deeds. An attorney can review your current documents, discuss if new ones are needed and prepare new ones if necessary. Make sure your family clearly understands your wishes. 

How do I open a case?
Contact the Legal Services Plan at (800) 482-7700. Eligibility will be verified and coverage will be explained. Please note that the Plan emphasizes communication by phone and email. 

What if my legal issue is not a covered office work matter ?
Even when a matter is not covered for Staff Attorney assistance, you may be entitled to a low cost referral to a private attorney. Your Legal Services Plan has entered into contracts with hundreds of private attorneys to represent eligible UAW members for a reduced rate. 
Intake

To open a case call 1-800-482-7700 to talk with one of our knowledgeable Intake Professionals.

More info at

Ken Vercammen’s office continues to handle the following New Jersey matters for Legal plans in the following counties:
1. Wills, Probate and Estate Administration in Middlesex County, New Jersey
2.  Criminal Law in Middlesex County  [minimum fee negotiated plea $1,000]
3. Traffic tickets in the towns of Edison, Woodbridge, Metuchen, Highland Park, North  Brunswick [total population of these town over 300,000] minimum fee negotiated plea $200
4. Power of Attorney and Living Wills
5. Contested Probate in Middlesex, Monmouth Counties

                                    Very truly yours,

                                    KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN

KENNETH  VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
ATTORNEY AT LAW
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax)    732-572-0030


Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Wills and Estate Planning Seminar Edison


Wednesday, January 9 at 12:15-1:00 PM and again 5:00pm-5:45pm
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. Matthews’s St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank. Free sandwich for past and current clients from Craig’s Deli.

                                    Main Topics:
                                     1. Elimination of NJ Estate Tax
2. The New Probate Law and preparation of Wills     
3. 2019 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.
   SPEAKER: 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