The AARP Network Attorneys of the Edison/ Metuchen/ New Brunswick
area have 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 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
4. BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE IN NEW JERSEY- PITFALLS AND PROFIT
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 4 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 "Simple" 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 fight speeding tickets, driving while suspended, careless
driving and other traffic violations. Pursuant to State Regulations,
the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) 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 POLICIES AND WHAT
IS RIGHT FOR YOU
...Getting 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
4. BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE IN NEW JERSEY- PITFALLS AND PROFIT
An experienced attorney will discuss:
a. Negotiating the contract and revisions to the pre-printed broker
contract
b. Home inspection, termite, radon clauses
c. Mortgage commitment and title searches
d. The process from attorney review to closing
e. Closing costs and transfer of title
SPEAKERS BUREAU
At the request of AARP members, 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 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 one 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 ARRES
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