2018 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar
January
11 Thursday
12:15-1:00
PM and again
5:00-5:15pm
Law
Office of Kenneth Vercammen,
2053
Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
COST: Free if you pre-register by email. Complimentary
materials provided at 12:00 sharp. Free sandwiches for past
and current clients from Craig’s Deli.
We previously held this seminar for the Metuchen and
Edison Library. This program is limited to 15 people. Please bring a canned
food donation, which will be given to St. Matthews St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank.
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)
1. NJ Estate Tax eliminated on
Estates under $5,400,000 as of January 1, 2018
2.
NJ Inheritance Tax stays if assets are going to persons other than spouse or
children.
3. Federal Estate Tax exemption increased to over $5.49 million in 2018 but gifts limited to $14,000 per person
4. Set up a testamentary trust in your Will for Protection for spouses and
leaving assets to children:
5.
We recommend Self- Proving Wills since witnesses often move or pass away
6. The New Probate law NJ
7.
NJ Supreme Court holds if an executor or trustee violates fiduciary duty they
can be liable for attorneys fees
8. Power of Attorney- Do not use a form purchased online.
9. Federal Health Privacy Law (HIPAA)- Have a new Living Will prepared
10.
Competency required to sign a Will or Power of Attorney
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
