1. Under new court rules, defendant entitled to discovery prior to new pre-detention hearing. State v Robinson __ NJ Super. __ (App. Div 2017).
The opinion addresses the scope of the discovery, which the State must produce prior to a pretrial detention hearing held under the Bail Reform Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15 to -26. Specifically, the court construes Rule 3:4-2(c)(1)(B), which requires the prosecutor to produce "all statements or reports in its possession relating to the pretrial detention application."
The court rejects the State's argument that its discovery obligation is limited to producing the probable cause affidavit and the preliminary law enforcement information report (PLEIR). The rule obligates the prosecutor to provide a defendant with those materials in the State's possession that relate to the facts on which the State bases its pretrial detention application. In this case, the probable cause affidavit relied on eyewitness identification of defendant, and the opinion affirms the trial court's order requiring the prosecutor to provide defendant with the two eyewitness statements, photo arrays, a surveillance video, and the initial police reports. A-1891-16T2
2. If Defendant takes witness stand they can be cross-examined on inconsistent statements after Miranda. State v. Kucinski __ NJ __ (2017).
Defendant waived his right to remain silent when he took the witness stand and therefore the State permissibly questioned defendant on cross-examination about the inconsistencies between his post-arrest statement to police and his statement on direct-examination at trial even though he initially requested an attorney. (A-58-15)
3. If A Loved One Is A Victim Of Nursing Home Abuse, Attorneys Can Help
Over 1.5 million seniors live in nursing homes. Although they are entitled to receive proper care, unfortunately many suffer from severe abuse and neglect, including poor medical care, bad sanitation, and physical and verbal abuse.
If you have a loved one in a nursing home make sure he or she is being treated properly. If you think a loved one is being abused or neglected, call us. We can contact persons to help stop the wrongful conduct and obtain damages for it.
4. Fun Upcoming Charity events and Running Races Selected by Kenneth Vercammen
5/14/17 Happy Mother's Day to my Mom Carol Vercammen and all the Moms out there. My mom was a Scout Den mother, President of First Aid Ladies Auxiliary, St. Francis Grammar School Volunteer, then worked full time to help pay for three kids in Catholic High School, Catholic College and some law school.
5/14/17 Edison Elks Mother's Day Breakfast 8AM Good food.
5/14/17 Run the Hook 5K/10K RACE TO KEEP OUR OCEANS WILD & POLLUTION FREE 10am
May 26 "Legends of Belmar" Friday night of Memorial Day - "Start of Summer Happy Hour with the Legends of Belmar" Join Ken V and friends the Friday night before Spring Lake 5 race for "Legends Night" in Belmar at D'Jais 5:30 free food Ocean Ave. Belmar, 7:30 Bar Anticipation 16th Ave not a race, just social event The greats of Belmar beach volleyball, friends of Holme band and the beach start Memorial Day at D'Jais & Bar A. Give out American Flag stickers to lucky customers to show your support for USA and those who served. Marty P, John C. Jim W, Chris K, maybe even Daniel-son.
May 27, 2017 Spring Lake Five Mile Run Saturday 8:30am then free food at Bar A.
5/28/17 Navesink 1.2 mile swim 8:15 AM
5/28/17 Edison Memorial Day Parade The 2017 parade will be in the Clara Barton section beginning on Walsh Avenue. Start is 2pm Sunday. The Edison Elks and float will be participating. The parade will traveling up AMBOY AVENUE to Brower Avenue and concluding at the American Legion Clara Barton 324.
5/29 North Brunswick 5k North Brunswick Community Park Route 130 South
5/29 Monday Metuchen Memorial Day Parade & Parade Begins at 10:00 AM Parade Begins at 10:00 AM
Free Sleds and snow Bobs
Over the years we accumulated several sleds and snow bobs while my kids went to the Pocono's on weekends. Our son is now in Dental School and daughter works full time. Our sleds and toboggans available for free for anyone who can use them for their kids or grandchildren.
Pick up in North Brunswick Call 732-261-4005
Table & chairs available to borrow. Having a party, First Communion, Graduation?- Friends can borrow our long Folding Table, wooden folding chairs, steam trays, I had my first summer party back when I was in college. I have accumulated tables and other social event items. We keep the table, chairs, etc in the garage at the Law Office. If you want to borrow, just call office to arrange time to pick up. Just bring back clean and don't break them. 732-572-0500
Still looking to have your Will prepared?
CONFIDENTIAL WILL QUESTIONNAIRE"
Please fill out completely and fax or mail back. This form is extremely important. Your accuracy and completeness in responding will help me best represent you. All sections and information must be filled out prior to sitting down with the attorney. Email back and we can start working on your Estate Planning.
Please be sure to check all appropriate boxes. If "NONE", please state "NONE". If "NOT APPLICABLE", please state "N/A"
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
1. Your Full Name: _____________________________________________
2.IF MARRIED OR SEPARATED, complete (a) and (b) below. If married no need to fill out separate forms unless you want different Executors
Spouse's Full Name: ______________________________________
First Last
3. Your Street Address: ____________________________________
City _______________________ State ____ Zip Code ______________
4.Telephone Numbers:
Cell: _______________________________ other # _____________________
5.E-mail address: _______________________________________
6. Referred By: ___________________________________________
If referred by a person, is this a client or attorney? If you heard about the law office on the Internet, what search terms did you use?
7. Today's Date ____________________
We recommend a Durable Power of Attorney in the event of your physical
or mental disability to help you with financial affairs?
Yes ________ No ________
We recommend a Living Will telling hospitals and doctors not to prolong your life by artificial means, i.e. Terri Schiavo; Karen Quinlan?
Yes ________ No ________
Confidential Will Q Rev 4/24/17
How can we help you? What are your questions/other important information that need to be addressed?
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[It is required by Court Rules that all pages be filled out in person's own handwriting prior to seeing the attorney]
8.Your Marital Status:[ ] Single [ ] Married [ ] Separated [ ] Divorced[ ] Widowed
9. Your Day/Month of birth: ___________________
10. Spouse Day/Month of birth: _________________
11.If you are the parent or legal guardian of a minor child or minor children, please check here. [ ]
2. ESTATE EXECUTOR
The person charged with administering/Probating your estate, paying taxes and/or other debts, preserving, managing, and distributing estate assets and property is called an Executor. This person should be one in whom you have trust and confidence. Your SPOUSE is usually named as primary Executor, followed by the child who lives closest to your home.
Please provide the following information about the person you wish to name to serve in this capacity.
1. PRIMARY Choice of Executor/Personal Representative in Power of Attorney:
Name: __________________ _____________________
First Last
Relationship: _______________ Address: _______________
2. SECOND Choice of Executor/Personal Representative in Power of Attorney:
This individual will serve in the event that the primary executor/personal representative is not alive at the time of your death, or is unable to serve.
Name: _____________________________________
First Last
Relationship: _______________ Address: _______________
The two proposed Executors must be filled out prior to meeting the attorney. We do not recommend Joint Executors, which often cause conflicts and additional work for the Estate. It is best to select one primary person, then a secondary person.
Asset Information- Must Be Completed - If none, write "none"
House/Real Estate Address ______________________
Estimate Total Real Estate Value: _____________ mortgage balance _________
Bank Accounts, Stocks, CDs and Assets: _____________
Approximate Amount __________
Direct Beneficiaries of Accounts - If none write "none" ______
Other Major Assets - If none, write "none" ______
Approximate Life Insurance: _________________ Beneficiary ____
Is total more or less than $2,000,000 ? ____________
In the Will- Who do you want to get your assets:
Beneficiary (1) _______________________Relationship _____
Beneficiary (2) _______________________Relationship ___
Beneficiary (3) _______________________Relationship ___
It is required that assets and beneficiaries be filled out prior to seeing the attorney. Also, list who receives assets if a beneficiary dies prior to you if that person's share does not go to their children.
Any Specific Bequests of Money and Property:
_______________________________________________________
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[ ] A. MARRIED PERSONS WITH CHILD(REN) OR GRANDCHILD(REN).
Generally most married people provide that, upon their death, property will be distributed as follows:
1. Your estate (all property and assets not owned jointly with another person) will be distributed to your surviving spouse.
2. If your spouse predeceases you, then your estate will be divided in equal shares among all of your living children, If any child shall predecease you, then that child's share to their children (grandchildren).
Names of Children:___________________ Age: _____
______________________ _ Age: _____
LIST THE NAMES AND AGES OF ALL CHILDREN EVEN IF THEY ARE OLDER THAN EIGHTEEN. IF NO CHILDREN, WRITE NONE. If no minor children, skip page 5.
III. GUARDIAN(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) or Trustees of Trust
[Skip this section if you have NO minor children and DO NOT want a trust. There are substantial additional fees for preparation of a Trust, minimum $2,500 for stand alone trusts]
The surviving parent of a minor child is ordinarily entitled to be the GUARDIAN of that child. In the case of simultaneous death of you and your spouse, or if you are a single parent, you should appoint a Guardian for your minor child. It is advisable, prior to the completion of this Questionnaire, to make sure that your proposed Guardian(s) is (are) willing to serve as Guardian(s). In addition, the Guardian will also hold the monies for the minor children UNLESS you direct us otherwise. In your Will you can have any adult serve as Trustee of monies for minor children.
Provide the following information about the person(s) you select to be Guardian(s)/Trustee(s). In the event my spouse predeceases me, I name as GUARDIAN(S)/ TRUSTEE(S):
1.PRIMARY Choice of GUARDIAN / TRUSTEE:
Full Name: _______________________________________
Relationship: ______________________________________
2.SECOND Choice of GUARDIAN / TRUSTEE:
Full Name: _______________________________________
Relationship: _____________________________________
[ ] B. MARRIED PERSONS WITH NO CHILD(REN) OR GRANDCHILD(REN).
Generally most married people with no child(ren) or grandchild(ren) provide that upon their death their property will be distributed as follows:
1. Your estate (all property and assets not owned jointly with another person) will be distributed to your surviving spouse, but
2. If your spouse predeceases you, then your estate will be distributed to your living parent, or equally to your living parents.
3. But should both of your parents predecease you, then your estate will distributed equally to your brothers and sisters or equally to the children of a predeceased brother or sister.
Please check B above only if you wish your property distributed precisely and exactly as indicated in section B, 1 through 3, above.
Additional information on Wills, Probate and Elder Law available at www.njlaws.com . This interview form online athttp://www.njlaws.com/will_questionnaire.html
[ ] C. DIVORCED OR WIDOWED PERSONS WITH CHILD(REN) OR GRANDCHILD(REN). Generally, most divorced or widowed persons with child(ren) or grandchild(ren) provide that upon their death property will be distributed as follows: 1. Your estate (all property and assets not owned jointly with another person) will be distributed in equal shares to all of your living child(ren).
2. But if one or more of your children predeceases you, that deceased child's share will be distributed to his or her child(ren), your grandchild(ren) in equal shares
[ ] D. ALTERNATE PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION - You may list specific gifts to individuals and/or divide your estate among several individuals by listing percentages to each, making sure that the percentages total 100%. You may add additional sheets if necessary or use the back of this form. There are additional Will preparation fees if there are gifts, called specific bequests.
Are there any beneficiaries with special needs, or receiving SSI or SDD? Please answer in detail ___________________________
Are you or any of your Beneficiaries are not United States citizens? _______
If not US citizen, extra taxes may apply.
Do you have any religious wishes on burial? ___
PLEASE WRITE DOWN ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE HERE or anything else important that we should be aware. Use back of this page for additional important information or type a list:
_______________________________________________________
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Your estate may be subject to NJ Estate Taxation if the total of your assets exceeds $2,000,000. If your assets exceed $2,000,000 and you desire estate planning to avoid or reduce your estate tax or require a Trust to protect a spouse, please advise Mr. Vercammen. A Standard Will is not designed to address estate tax issues. We do not do Medicaid Nursing Home Planning.
WILLS:
T 1- Parents with minor children and trust for children _____
T 2- Parents no spouse _____
T 3- Unmarried ______
T 4- Parents without trust ____
T 5- Spouse Trust if assets over $2 million or hold $ for spouse in Trust ? _____
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Checks are payable to Vercammen PC
Payment is required for Will, Power of Attorney and other document preparation at the first consult and prior to any documents being drafted. Minimum fee for Last Will and Testament preparation is $300 each. We charge a $150.00 consultation fee, which is credited to the preparation of the Will or other document. This $150.00 fee is non-refundable even if the documents are not prepared. If there are any changes to a draft Will, Power of Attorney, or other document, there will be a minimum charge of $75.00 per revision. The Will needs to be signed within 21 days of initial consult or an additional fee of $100.00 will be charged. Due to complexity and need to re-title assets, Fees for Trusts are minimum $2,500.
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