Somerset Estate Planning Lawyers

Member of three state bars (NJ, NY, and NC). The firm has extensive experience in Immigration, Green Cards, Naturalizations, Visa and Extensions, EADs, FFE's, and I-290(b) Motions. The firm also provides estate planning services (wills and powers of attorney), and traffic ticket defense in New Jersey.

Kenneth A. Vercammen is an Edison, Middlesex County, NJ trial attorney who has published 125 articles in national and New Jersey publications on business and litigation topics. Ken Vercammen is the Author of the American Bar Association book Criminal Law Forms. He is a Certified Municipal Court Law Attorney by the NJ Supreme Court. Kenneth Vercammen was a Speaker at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting. He was a speaker at Handling Drug, DWI & criminal cases. He often lectures to trial lawyers of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association and Middlesex County Bar Association. ...

The Law Offices of Gary Cornick, LLC, is a New Jersey law firm dedicated to assisting families and individuals with all their Elder Law and Estate Planning needs. We empathize with the fact that individuals meeting with an attorney are frequently facing stressful circumstances, particularly when dealing with an ill spouse or parent, or families with special needs children. Such challenges require a caring and understanding approach, and we are dedicated to being that source of support for our clients. Our commitment goes beyond delivering high-quality legal services; we also prioritize providing our clients with the assurance and attention they rightfully...

For over 25 years, Lawrence Friedman has helped families navigate complex laws and government programs to protect savings against long term care costs, minimize taxes, provide for individuals with special needs, qualify for Medicaid and other programs, evaluate long term care insurance, obtain guardianships, and draw special needs and other trusts, wills, and powers of attorney. Mr. Friedman has a Master of Laws in Taxation and has been Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He also has received the New Jersey State Bar Association's Distinguished Legislative Service Award and is a former...

Raul was born in Punta Arenas, Chile, immigrating to the United States at the age of 12 at which time he settled with his family in the State of New Jersey. Aside from Chile and the United States, Raul has also resided in France, where he attended school in Paris in 2000 and 2001.

Raul joined the firm of Menar & Menar, then known as Paula A. Menar, Attorney at Law, LLC, in August of 2005, becoming an associate attorney upon his admission to the New Jersey bar. In January of 2007, Raul became a partner in the firm, which...

Wayne F. Jentis, Esq.

• Member in Good Standing of the State of Florida Bar

• Member in Good Standing of the State of New Jersey Bar

• Member in Good Standing of the State of New York Bar

• Admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

• Member Brevard County Bar Association

• Member Florida Bar Association and Family Law Section

• Member of the American Bar Association

• Member New Jersey Bar Association and Family Law Section

• Member Mercer County Bar Association

• Prior Law Clerk to the Honorable F. Lee Forrester.
(During Presiding Judgeship of the Family Part, Superior...

John is a seasoned real estate attorney with expertise in residential and commercial real estate transactions, mortgage loan transactions, commercial real estate finance transactions and title clearance. Recognized as an authority in New York and New Jersey real estate law, John frequently counsels lending institutions and other attorneys in complex real estate transactions and his firm was selected by the State of New York to serve as settlement agent for the State’s purchase of hundreds of properties damaged by Hurricane Sandy. John is a fierce advocate and the office guru for problem solving and brainstorming. He guides clients through every stage...

Staci A. Cosner graduated from Cornell University with distinction and received a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science in 1992. She then received a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1995. Formerly, she was an associate with Skadden Arps in New York City. Staci is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York courts. She is a member of the Elder Law Committee for the Middlesex County Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Staci lectures frequently on Elder Law, and has appeared on local New Jersey television to discuss Elder...

Justin LaPiana, Esq. graduated from Rutgers University School of Engineering in Piscataway, New Jersey with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Highest Honors Distinction. He graduated from Seton Hall Law School and has been in the private practice of law since 2010. He focuses on thoroughly investigating client matters, research and educating clients on the applicable law and options, and analyzing potential outcomes. He believes in zealous advocacy towards settlement where possible and preparation for trial otherwise. As a former engineer, he brings a high level of analytical thinking, logic, and problem-solving abilities to all his matters.

Terrance W. Annese brings more than two decades of legal experience to Petrelli Previtera, LLC. In addition to family law, he is well versed in numerous other areas of the law—foreclosure mediation and defense, spousal support, collections and creditors’ rights, casino gaming, criminal defense, and municipal court practice, to name a few—which gives him a unique skill set and well-rounded knowledge when representing his divorce and family law clients. A top-notch researcher, Mr. Annese previously provided federal securities and corporate governance litigation research and writing services to several major Delaware Valley-area law firms. He represented clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey...

I primarily represent clients in matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, domestic violence proceedings, custody and parenting time disputes, support modification proceedings and enforcement of family court orders and judgments of divorce. I also handle municipal court and real estate matters, estate planning, administration and estate disputes, and other general litigation matters.

I devote my practice to understanding the individual needs of my clients so that I can effectively prepare, administer, and defend their estate plans over long periods of time. I provide counsel on all matters of estate planning, probate, and estate and trust litigation. I represent private clients in all walks of life. I am focused on creating long-term personal relationships with my clients. I leverage technology, when possible, and creativity when solving problems. My experience allows me to provide cost-effective, results-oriented solutions in a timely manner. Having earned my Masters in Tax Law (LL.M. in Taxation), I approach estate planning...

Background Born Springfield, Massachusetts, May 16, 1958; admitted to bar, 1985, New Jersey and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey.

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A substantial portion of my practice is devoted to family law, including collaborative divorce and mediation. I strongly believe that divorces settled through the collaborative process lend themselves to faster, more economical and better resolutions, in sharp contrast to the lengthy, costly and adversarial litigation system. Rejecting the uncertainty of putting the fate of their families and futures in the hands of others, the divorcing couple instead choose to work with the collaborative team to reach the best outcomes for themselves and their children, which they craft themselves. In addition to my family practice, I offer divorcing...

Attorney at Tina James Law PA Tina M. James, Esq., is an experienced advocate and litigator. Her legal work focuses on estate planning and administration, guardianship and surrogate decision making, disability discrimination, and special needs planning for individuals with disabilities and their families. She previously worked as a litigator with a national law firm and served as a judicial law clerk in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division. She has successfully argued before the Florida Supreme Court as well as other state and federal courts. Tina was selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2015 and...

PARAG P. PATEL, ESQ. is a tax attorney with the Patel Law Offices in New Jersey. Mr. Patel’s practice concentration is in tax, business transactions, international tax planning and estate planning. Mr. Patel’s expertise is in all stages of civil and criminal tax controversies including, international tax law, offshore bank accounts and disclosures, civil/criminal examinations, IRS administrative appeals, and other complex litigation. Since 2009, Mr. Patel also serves as Municipal Court Judge for Edison Township, NJ, one of the busiest municipal courts in the state. Edison Township Municipal Court has jurisdiction of vehicular violations, temporary...

Elena K. Weitz, Esq. is a Partner at the Williams Law Group, focusing her practice on all aspects of family, divorce and post-divorce matters including child support, alimony, custody, and domestic violence, in addition to providing legal services related to general civil litigation, contract, estate and municipal matters. Ms. Weitz earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Franklin & Marshall college and her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Weitz was the recipient of the Seton Hall University School of Law Public Interest Fellowship, and she was chosen to...

David Hardin concentrates his practice in the areas of wills, trusts and estates, corporate law and real estate law. His professional practice focuses on advising individual and corporate clients with respect to estate and gift tax planning and estate administration, acquisitions and sales of real estate, and the formation and operation of business enterprises. David is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He served a term as Chair of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Prior to holding that position, he served as a Section...

Mark Goldstein concentrates on complex business/commercial litigation, tax and accounting matters, high net worth divorce cases and all family law issues including divorce, alimony/spousal support, potential termination of alimony payments, child custody and visitation, child support, and college contributions between divorced parents.

Jim Estabrook is a shareholder of the firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. He has devoted most of his thirty-seven years with the firm attending to the legal requirements of privately held businesses. Jim has developed several areas of emphasis including federal and state estate and gift taxation, ERISA and employee benefits law.

Kevin A. Pollock is the managing member of The Pollock Firm LLC, a boutique law firm that focuses on Wills, Trusts & Estates. The Pollock Firm LLC has offices near Princeton, New Jersey and Boca Raton, Florida.

As head of the firm's estate planning department, Kevin has broad experience helping clients with business succession planning, special needs trusts, tax planning, asset protection planning, probate minimization strategies, and charitable giving.

Kevin graduated from Rutgers College, with a B.A. in History and a minor in Japanese. He was the recipient of the Henry Rutgers Research Scholarship and a member...

OVER 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in business, commercial, corporate, real estate, employment & construction matters -- both transactional and litigation (state & federal courts). Focused on long-term corporate representation, problem solving and closing transactions quickly and cost-effectively. CIVIL LITIGATION: Litigated numerous cases, including complex business litigation, complex commercial disputes and litigation matters, corporate litigation, real estate litigation, construction, unfair competition suits, contract disputes, professional liability, employment litigation, fiduciary duty claims, business torts, receivership, dissolution, shareholder disputes, trade claims, trade secrets, employer covenants not-to-compete, unfair practices, consumer fraud, breach of contract, insurance coverage issues, complex litigation matters, negligence, environmental...

Elizabeth Manzo is a shareholder of the firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. She concentrates her practice in ERISA and employee benefits law, elder law, trust and estate planning, and estate litigation. In 2016 Elizabeth became a Certified Elder Law Attorney, recognized by the National Elder Law Foundation which is the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer this designation. Only 400 attorneys nationally have achieved the designation of CELA approved.

Elizabeth received a B.A. from Rutgers College in New Jersey where she graduated as a Henry Rutgers Scholar with high honors. She received a...

David S. Neufeld has practiced law for over 30 years, advising individuals on sophisticated wealth planning (encompassing income tax, estate tax, state residency tax planning, asset protection, and the legal aspects of insurance and investment planning) and fiduciary due diligence. He also advises insurance and wealth management institutions on programs, including “private placement life insurance” and captive insurance companies, that deliver to their clients cost-efficient risk mitigation along with tax-efficient investment opportunities. In addition, David is highly sought after to consult with taxpayers and their legal and accounting advisors on “aggressive tax planning gone bad,” including Form 8886 filings...

Since becoming an attorney in 1985, I have experienced the area of Elder Law grow from what was an occasional question about powers of attorney and guardianships, to a full-blown specialized practice area. It hit home when I saw the practical effects of poor planning when my wife became executor of her uncle's estate. The estate left a large sum of money to a severely disabled person, who was then in danger of losing all of his benefits--including his apartment in a specialized home. Lawyers have to spend time finding out, not only about the...

Ms. Galante has nearly twenty years of experience in civil litigation, family and divorce law, contractual and real estate matters. With a background in commercial litigation, she brings these skills to the field of divorce and family law. Her practice has covered a wide range of transactional work with a concentration on corporate acquisitions, formation, financing, capitalization and the sale of closely held, international and eBusiness companies. She has represented various clients in connection with their professional practices and employment-related issues. She also has experience in probate and estate practice advising clients on estate planning strategies involving personal and business...

Passionate, experienced, and fearless attorney serving clients all throughout New Jersey.

I have been practicing law since 1983, admitted in NJ and NY. A graduate of Rutger's Law School, I practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning and administration, special needs planning, probate and guardianship litigation, Social Security and SSI disability appeals. Before attending law school, I worked for the Social Security Administration adjudicating claims for benefits under the Social Security, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid programs. I served as law clerk to Hon. Herbert S. Alterman, J.S.C. I am board-certified as an elder law attorney. I am also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present...