In this Issue:
1. New Year's Resolution - Put your Estate Planning in order.
2. Next Event: 2016 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar
3. Recent Cases: Can't expunge multiple crimes. In the Matter of the Expungement Petition of J.S.
4. No good faith exception to improper arrest. State v. Shannon.
1. New Year's Resolution - Put your Estate Planning in order.
You need a Power of Attorney and Living Will/ Advance Directive. Modern medicine and machinery can keep a person alive for long periods of time.
Unfortunately, a person is often kept alive in great pain or under circumstances that render him or her unconscious as to everything around them, while causing pain and anguish to the family.
Our state has passed a "Living Will" law, often called a "Death with Dignity" law, which allows a person to direct that heroic measures not be taken to prolong life in these unhappy situations.
This "Living Will" is not a substitute for a regular Will, which affects property rights. The "Living Will" is an independent document to be signed in addition to your regular Will.
Please let us know if you want a Living Will/ Advance Directive prepared.
I would like to thank my friends for another good year in 2015, despite the bad economy. This year was our single best year for referrals. So many of you were kind enough to tell others about our services.
Since 1985 [ 30 years], I have helped individuals and businesses with legal matters. With changing laws, it is important that your estate planning documents are updated to reflect your most valuable investments. As you know, all business must grow, and one of the safest ways to grow is to get referrals from satisfied clients.
Thank you for referring friends and family.
May the New Year 2016 bring happiness and good health to you and those you love.
2. Next Event
2016 update Wills and Estate Planning- Free Seminar
January 13, 2016 Wednesday 12:15-1:00 PM and again
5:15pm-6pm
at Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen,
2053 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
3. Recent Cases: Can't expunge multiple crimes. In the Matter of the Expungement Petition of J.S. 223 NJ 54 (2015)
The plain language of N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2(a) precludes expungement of convictions when the petitioner has been convicted of multiple crimes, even when those crimes occurred within a short span of time. If you have a prior criminal charge, contact a Certified Attorney by the Supreme Court to determine if your are eligible to expunge past criminal charges or guilty pleas.
4. No good faith exception to improper arrest. State v. Shannon 222 NJ 576 (2015)
The judgment of the Appellate Division is affirmed by an equally divided Court. The arresting officer's good faith belief that a valid warrant for defendant's arrest was outstanding cannot render an arrest made in the absence of a valid warrant or probable cause constitutionally compliant.
Polar Bear Runners Take Swim in Ocean every year after the Polar Bear 5k in Asbury Park
On of my favorite past photos: Bob Tona, Ken Vercammen and Lauren Rhatigan swimming in snow storm in the Ocean 12/26/2010 Asbury Park
Editorial Assistance provided by Michelle Kraidman. Ms.Kraidman currently attends Binghamton University and is participating in Kenneth Vercammen's Winter Law Internship Program.
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