AARP FREE WILL SEMINARS AND SPEAKERS BUREAU
The AARP Network Attorneys of the Edison/ Metuchen/ New Brunswick area
have established a community Speakers Bureau to provide educational programs
for AARP and senior clubs, Unions and Middlesex County companies. During the
past year volunteer attorneys have provided Legal Rights Seminars to
hundreds of seniors, business owners and their employees, unions, clubs and
non-profit groups; These quality lunch time 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. MOTOR VEHICLE POINTS, SURCHARGES, THE MUNICIPAL COURTS AND NEW; JERSEY
TRAFFIC LAWS
3. CAR INSURANCE- EXPLANATIONS ON CAR INSURANCE POLICIES AND WHAT IS
RIGHT FOR YOU
All instructors are licensed attorneys who have been in practice at least 17 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.
Details on the 3 Programs currently offered:
1. WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
...DON'T LET THE TAXES AND EXPENSES DESTROY YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE
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; Cost of a Simple Will. Where should Wills be kept?; Living Will& Powers of Attorney; $10,000 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.
2 MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGES, THE MUNICIPAL COURTS AND NEW JERSEY TRAFFIC LAWS
How to defend/ fight speeding tickets, driving while suspended, careless driving
and other traffic violations.
Pursuant to State Regulations, the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) tracks your driving by adding points to your record when you are
convicted of a moving violation; The more serious the violation, the more
points you are assessed; Motor Vehicle points are completely separate from
insurance eligibility points, which are used by the NJ State Department of
Insurance to assess surcharges on your insurance payments; Your insurance
company can charge you an extra surcharge on top of DMV surcharges Your
insurance company can seek approval to charge several hundred dollars for
points or even cancel your policy; Therefore, it is often important to
plead not guilty to municipal court motor vehicle violations and speak with
the prosecutor to try to plead guilty to a lesser point, lesser speed
violation.
3. CAR INSURANCE- EXPLANATIONS ON CAR INSURANCE POLICIESAND WHAT IS
RIGHT FOR YOU
the Best Coverage for your Dollar!
-Payment of medical bills (PIP)
-Verbal/ Lawsuit Threshold and not waiving right to bring suit if injured
-Income continuation benefits
-Property damage
-Uninsured motorist coverage
SPEAKERS BUREAU
At the request of AARP members, Unions and Middlesex County companies
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 business persons,
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 benefit from legal advice; Have you ever been in an accident? Has a
motor vehicle or criminal complaint 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 then
later face lengthy license suspension 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 the employees
can focus on their work.
No soliciting of members
One free consultation card available per member/ employee.
As set forth previously, in this seminar series we do not permit our
attorney/ speakers to solicit the people in attendance. However, a free on
month consultation card is provided to all who attend, a $200 value; Use
these; private consultations with an experienced attorney to discuss your
important legal matters, have a legal check-up, or discuss any specific
business-related legal problem that may need professional attention.
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 mistakes that can have a catastrophic impact on your family and you.
For additional information on the Legal Seminars, contact our Coordinator
Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.; at (732) 572-0500 We would welcome the
opportunity to talk with you or your officers to explain more about the
Legal Rights Seminars.
FREE INFORMATION FLYERS
Copies of the following legal consumer information flyers are available
at no cost:
1. WHAT TO DO IN AN; AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.
2. WILLS - Protecting Loved Ones.
3. MUNICIPAL COURT.
4. PERSONAL INJURY CASES.
5. COOPERATING ; WORKING WITH YOUR ATTORNEY.
6. TRAFFIC FINES ; PENALTIES.
7. REAL ESTATE.
8. NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE POINT SYSTEM ; DRUNK DRIVING.
9. INSURANCE SURCHARGE FACTS.
10. STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
11. PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION OF AN ESTATE.
12. LIVING WILLS.
13. WEBSITE ARTICLES
14. CAR INSURANCE- NO LIMITATION ON THRESHOLD
15. DWI; PENALTIES AND DEFENSES.
16. DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED.
17. POWER OF ATTORNEY.
18. TRUSTS AND ELDER LAW
19.; EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL ARRESTS
