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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I got a ticket at walmart because i to put my cell in my purse? i thought cops couldn't do that in a walmart parking
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

tickets can be written for offenses in parking lots. The following are points for NJ Motor Vehicle violations.

VIOLATION POINTS

27:23-29 Moving against traffic-NJ Tpke., Garden State Pkwy. and Atlantic City Expressway 2

27:23-29 Improper passing-NJ Tpke., Garden State...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: If a failure to obey traffic control device is issued shouldn't it state name of both roads that intersect and also town

The police in brick nj do this purposely for 2 reasons, at this particular intersection it is actually niehboring town. Therefore it falls under territorial jurisdiction and most people don't realize it's actually not brck township

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

ticket only requires one street. The following are points for NJ Motor Vehicle violations.

VIOLATION POINTS

27:23-29 Moving against traffic-NJ Tpke., Garden State Pkwy. and Atlantic City Expressway 2

27:23-29 Improper passing-NJ Tpke., Garden State Pkwy. and Atlantic City...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Are permanent temporary plates available in NJ?

Move trucks and equipment from various auction sites to our yard then to the customers location after sale

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

contact NJ dmv.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: What is the rule or law for nj that a police car have working overhead lights & siren. Can't only have one working
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

no law requires both to be used. The following are points for NJ Motor Vehicle violations.

VIOLATION POINTS

27:23-29 Moving against traffic-NJ Tpke., Garden State Pkwy. and Atlantic City Expressway 2

27:23-29 Improper passing-NJ Tpke., Garden State Pkwy. and Atlantic City...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I live in New Jersey I have a traffic ticket in North Carolina it is 8,9 years old is there a statue of limitation
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

no statute of limitations where a driver just did not show up for court. The following are points for NJ Motor Vehicle violations.

VIOLATION POINTS

27:23-29 Moving against traffic-NJ Tpke., Garden State Pkwy. and Atlantic City Expressway 2

27:23-29 Improper passing-NJ...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: .. .what is the penalty if an executor of a will defrauds a benificiary in my
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

potential criminal charge. Removing the Executor of a Probate Estate

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.

In New Jersey, the court and surrogate do not supervise how an executor or administrator handles the estate. Unfortunately, the Executor occasionally fails to timely carry out their...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: In New Jersey, if someone created a will and named his living siblings as beneficiaries and two of them die before him

do their children become the beneficiaries? Also, if the testator had a handwritten note (not signed or witnessed, but clearly his handwriting) with the will that asks to remove each of the siblings as they passed is this taken into consideration when executing the will?

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

hand written will cannot be admitted to probate by Surrogate. requires a complaint and order to show cause

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: are funeral trust taxable?
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

typically not. The money is held by funeral home.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: .. .what is the penalty if an executor of a will defrauds a benificiary in my

My

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

Removing the Executor of a Probate Estate

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq.

In New Jersey, the court and surrogate do not supervise how an executor or administrator handles the estate. Unfortunately, the Executor occasionally fails to timely carry out their duties. They may fail to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: Can I request in my will that my family not be informed of my death?

Can I request in my will that my family not be informed of my death?

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

A person can request no funeral, no notice to family etc in Will. However, the Will is not admitted to probate for at least a week. Select a Funeral agent

"I hereby nominate, constitute and my Executor to serve as my Funeral and Disposition Representative, pursuant to N.J.S.A....
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: My mother gifted me her house in NJ and has a life estate. Can she release the life estate?

If it can be released, are there any tax liabilities(besides any capital gains) if I sell the house?

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

Life estate can be released if the person signs a new Deed. Hire an attorney to do the following:

1. Telephone consultation with client & Office consultation with client.

[Office consult alone is $150 fee]

2. Offer sound legal advice to client.

3. Opening of file...
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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: my sisters boyfriend (both in 60's) wants to will her his biz and all prop but has adult kids - does he need a lawyer

they are from hudson county - jersey city - he has a small business in jersey city - does not want his daughters to fight my sister for everything if he passes since they have a terrible relationship - someone read something that the girls could hold it up in court for years unless he had a... View More

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

It is foolish to try to prepare a Will without an attorney. Often subject to challenges for undue influence. If You Have No Will:

Compiled By Kenneth Vercammen, Esq.

If you leave no Will or your Will is declared invalid because it was improperly prepared or is not admissible...
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1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI for New Jersey on
Q: what is a alcohol blood level when 2.47 taken by blood
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

this is not a clear question. 10 Tips on Defending the DWI blood & urine case

By Kenneth Vercammen, Co-chair, ABA Criminal Law Committee Solo Division

1. Make a detailed request for blood records discovery, not sending a short lazy letter “Please provide discovery…” The...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: 3rd degree aggravated assault conviction in NJ 7yrs ago-- Will you get denied filing for a solicitor's permit?

My friend has been at this job for awhile and now he needs to apply for the permit for his job.

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

depends on the town. Suggest you hire an attorney for Expungement. ERASE/ EXPUNGEMENT OF ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS TO AVOID EMBARRASSMENT AND DISCLOSURE

BY KENNETH A. VERCAMMEN, ESQ.

If someone has been arrested or even had a private criminal complaint signed...
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2 Answers | Asked in Probate for New Jersey on
Q: My father died in 2014, his wife (step mom) just passed away. how do we ensure we are not left out of the process?

my father (5 children) step mom (three children). how is property divided and do I or my brothers have any chance for inheritance.

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

speak with other family members and contact surrogate

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: If a judge loses track of a criminal case in-between court dates, is that grounds for a mistrial?

Because I am a pro-se, defendant (simple assault--physical menace) my trial keeps getting bumped and is only being tried in small segments. At the last trial date, the judge had no idea what had happened at the previous date, lost her notes, lost her transcripts of earlier hearings and did not... View More

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

NJ court rules http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/rules/

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2 Answers | Asked in Probate for New Jersey on
Q: Inherited home in NJ w/two other family members.Can i buyout their interest @below mrkt price& will probate cour apprv

Need to sell quickly due to inheritance tax. No offers as of yet. Home needs work. I will purchase but at below mrkt offer. If other members accept my offer ,does probate surrogate have to approve my offer, even if its way below appraised value or can any offer be accepted even if it's $1.00,... View More

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Jan 24, 2016

If you work out a deal, make sure the beneficiaries also sign the Deed.

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3 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: My father was arrested for domestic violence and now he has a court date and my mother wants to drop the charges.

My father was bailed out but he has a court date, and my mother does not want him to face jail time because they have agreed to separate in passive terms. What would happen in court, can my father face jail time?

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Feb 21, 2016

New Jersey domestic violence laws are very strict. A spouse or girlfriend could call the police and if there are any signs of physical injuries the police must arrest the man. Even without independent witnesses and no physical injuries, police may arrest the man. The police are required to give... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for New Jersey on
Q: Mom's will states: Divide Assets 50/50 son/daughter or "their heirs". Both married, daughter has son. 'heirs' mean what?

Trying to determine who is entitled to mom's estate, if son or daughter pass before mom. Both are married, daughter has an adult son. Heir's mean what exactly? Also daughter might be divorcing, is husband entitle to any of mom's inheritance?

Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
Mr. Kenneth Albert Vercammen
answered on Nov 26, 2015

typically, if both children alive estate divided between surviving children

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