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Cynthia Sharp 
Haddon Heights, New Jersey
phone (856) 546-5666
fax (856) 546-5123
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PROFESSIONAL VITA

Bar Memberships:

  • New Jersey (1982) 
     
  • Pennsylvania (1982) 
     
  • District of Columbia (1981)

    Education  

  • New York University School of Law, LL.M. (Taxation), 1982
     
  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1981, Cum Laude
     Worked full-time while attending evening classes (September 1977 through May 1981)
     
  • Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, WA. 1976, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.6 Awarded 4 year tuition scholarship; Supported self through employment earnings

    Professional Affiliations:  

  • Accredited Estate Planning Attorney
     
  • Philadelphia Estate and Financial Planning Council
     
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey - President (June 2005 - June 2006)
      -First Vice President (June 2004 - June 2005)
      -Second Vice President (May 2003 - June 2004)
      -Secretary (May 2002 - May 2003) 
     
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
      -Treasurer, New Jersey Chapter (June 2006)
     
  • New Jersey State Bar Association    
  • Secretary of New Jersey State Bar Association's Elder Law Section (June 2000 - June 2003)     
  • Co-Editor of Newsletter of Elder Law Section (June 1999 to June 2000)
  • Legislative Coordinator for Elder Law Section (June 1996 - June     1997)  
  • Liaison for the Elder Law Section (June 1997 - June 1998)    
  • Chairperson of Outreach Committee for Senior Citizens (June 1 998-June 1999)    
  • Chairperson of Senior Citizens Law Day (June 1998-June 1999)     
  • Member of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
     
  • Camden County Bar Association    
  • Co-Chair of the Elder Law, Social Security and Disability Committee    
  • Committee on Elderly  
  • Probate and Trust Committee 
  • Taxation Committee
       
  • Member of Society of Financial Service Professionals (South Jersey Chapter)
       
  • Member of Mercer County Bar Association    
  • Women Lawyers Committee    
  • Continuing Legal Education Committee

    Community Activities:  

  • Alzheimer's Association (Delaware Valley Chapter)
      -Event Chair, Spring Golf Classic (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
      -Chairman of Development Committee (November 2000 - November 2002)
      -Member of Development Committee (November 2000 - present)
      -President of Board of Directors (November 1998 - November 2000)
      -Member of Board of Directors (June 1998-present)
      -Gala Committee Co-Chair 1999 and 2000
      -Gala Committee member 1998
       
  • Teal Magnolias (2005)
       Fashion Extravaganza Committee:
       Benefits the Southern New Jersey Division of The National Ovarian
       Cancer Coalition   
       
  • Lakes of Alluvium Condominium Association (January 2001 - January 2003)

     

  • Vice President, Board of Directors,

     

  • Borough of Haddon Heights Municipal Coordinator for the Camden County Office on Aging (January 1997 - January 1998)

     

  • Regular Volunteer at Camden County Office on Aging
      Consult with elderly clients, Honored at Annual Volunteer Luncheon

     

  • Temple Beth Sholom, Cheffy Hill, New Jersey 
        Member of Mitzvah Day Committee

     

  • Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (January 2004 - present)
        Professional Advisory Committee
        Member of Board of Trustees
        Co-Chair of Professional Advisory Committee (January 2004 - present)
        Co-chair AJA Day at Woodcrest Country Club (2004)

     

  •   Jewish Community Foundation
          Member of Lions of Judah
          Member of Board of Directors - (June 2004 - Present)

       

  • Woodcrest Country Club, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
        Member of Board of Directors - (2004 - 2005)
        Rules Committee
        Membership Committee

    Professional Speaking Engagements:

  • June 25, 2008: Million Dollar Round Table - Toronto Canada: Topic - Strategic Planning for an Aging Population

  • June 12, 2008: Greenwood House - Cherry Hill, New Jersey: Topic - Estate Planning and Elder Law

  • May 22, 2008: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist - Cherry Hill, New Jersey: Topic - Senior Legal Issues

  • April 30, 2008: PESI - Columbia, Maryland: Topic - Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning

  • April 29, 2008: PESI - Arlington, Virginia: Topic - Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning

  • April 22, 2008: Elder and Disabilities Law Section of New Jersey State Bar Association - New Brunswick, NJ:  Topic - Strategies for Protecting Older Citizens

  • April 17, 2008: PESI - Cherry Hill, New Jersey:  NJ Elder and Disability Law Update 2008

  • April 11, 2008: Elder Law Section of New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder Law Retreat - Philadelphia, PA; Topic - Asset Protection under DRA

  • March 27, 2008: PESI - Iselin, New Jersey; Topic - NJ Elder and Disability Law Update 2008

  • March 19, 2008: PESI - Garden City, New York; Topic - Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning

  • March 18, 2008: PESI - White Plains, New York; Topic - Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning

  • February 20, 2008: Camden County Bar Association; Topic - Special Needs Trusts

  • December 12, 2007: New Jersey Association of Public Accountants - Central Jersey Chapter; Topic - Asset Protection Strategies For The Elderly In The Aftermath of Medicaid Trusts

  • December 12, 2007: New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education Sophisticated Elder Law Concept XIII; Topic - ILITs and Other Trusts as Beneficiaries of Qualified Trusts

  • December 5, 2007: New Jersey Institute For Continuing Legal Education; 58th Semi-Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum; Topic - Protection From Medicaid Liability for Litigation Proceeds and Other Assets Using Self-Settled (d)(4)(A) Trusts

  • December 4, 2007: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Senior Legal Issues

  • November 26, 2007: National Business Institute; Topic - Qualifying for Government Benefits

  • November 14, 2007: Polish American Club; Topic - Elder Law

  • November 13, 2007: DuPont Veterans; Topic - Estate Planning
     
  • November 9, 2007: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Senior Legal Issues
     
  • September 25, 2007: New Jersey Association of Public Accountants; Topic - Aging Trends and Key Issues for Which Elder Persons Need to Plan
     
  • September 12, 2007: Pares and Spares, Presbyterian Church in Woodbury; Topic-Medicaid Planning
     
  • July 18, 2007: VA Medical Center; Topic - Learn About Your Employee Benefits: Designating Beneficiaries, Wills, Estates and Trusts
     
       
  • June 21, 2007: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Senior Legal Issues

     

  • February 28, 2007: Gitterman & Sacks, LLC; Topic - Keys to Financial Security

     

  •    February 28, 2007: Gitterman & Sacks, LLC; Topic - Keys to Financial Security

     

  •    February 1, 2007: PESI Administering Special Needs Trusts

       

  • December 14, 2006: Coldwell Banker Elite; Topic - Elder Care Seminar

     

  •    December 7, 2006: Senior Care Center of Delran Re: Home Based Care giving: A Guide to Creating a Therapeutic Environment

     

  • November 29, 2006: Mercer County Bar Association, Extreme CLE; Topic - New Guardianship Statute

     

  •  November 16, 2006: National Business Institute; Topic - Fundamental Issues in Elder Law

     

  •  November 2, 2006: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Elder Care

     

  •  October 25, 2006: Gitterman & Sacks, LLC; Topic - Keys to Financial Security

     

  •  October 25, 2006: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Sophisticated Elder Law Concepts XII; Topic - Beneficiary Designations in Medicaid and Estate Planning

     

  • October 15 - 17, 2006: Society of Financial Service Professionals Financial Service Forum 2006 in Palm Springs, CA; Topic - Asset Protection    Strategies for the Elderly in the Aftermath of Medicaid Reform
     
       
  • October 12, 2006: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Legal Ethics for Transactional Attorneys; Topic - Ethical Issues for Trust    Attorneys and Estate Planning Practitioners
     
       
  • September 20, 2006: Four Seasons Retirement Community; Topic - Protecting your Assets
     
       
  • July 12, 2006: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education: Ninth Annual Elder & Disability Law Symposium; Topic - Expanding your    Fiduciary Counseling Practice: Advising the SNT Trustee and Dealing with Challenging Assets
     
       
  • May 24, 2006: New Jersey Association of Public Accountants, South Jersey - West Chapter; Topic - Asset Protection Strategies for the Elderly in the   Aftermath of Medicaid Reform

     

  •    May 9, 2006: New Jersey Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors; Topic - Medicare Modernization Act

     

  •  April 2, 2006: Mid-Atlantic Sir Speedy Owners Association Spring Fling; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • March 14, 2006: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Senior Legal Issues

     

  •  March 8, 2006: Lorman Education Services; Topic - Planning for Incapacity and Medicare Modernization Act

     

  • February 24, 2006: The Mercer/Hunterdon County Chapter of the New Jersey Society of CPAs; Topic - Asset Protection Planning

     

  •  December 14, 2005: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 54th Semi-Annual Tax & Estate Planning Forum; Topic - Who is the Client   in the Context of Estate Planning and Estate Administration?

     

  •  December 7, 2005: NAIFA Tri-County; Topic - Medicare Modernization Act

     

  •  December 6, 2005: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Senior Legal Issues

     

  • November 16, 2005: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Sophisticated Elder Law XI; Topic - Hospice: A Caregiver's Viewpoint

     

  •  September 22, 2005: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • July 26, 2005: Congregation B'nai Tikvah; Topic - Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney

     

  •  June 22, 2005: New Jersey Association of Public Accountants; Topic - Asset Protection and Estate Planning

     

  • June 21, 2005: Underwriters Marketing Service; Topic - Retirement Planning and IRA Strategies

     

  •  June 11 & 12, 2005: MediPro/University of Florida Set Aside Program (Minneapolis, Minnesota); Topic - Basic Principles of Medicaid, SSJ, SSDI and   Special Needs Trusts

     

  • June 8, 2005: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Hidden Drafting and Tax Issues in Charitable Bequests

     

  •  May 23, 2005: Commerce Bank (Insurance Division); Topic - Medicare Modernization Act

     

  • May 17, 2005: Society of Financial Service Professionals; Topic - Legal Aspects of Elder Care

     

  •  November 30, 2004: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Sophisticated Elder Law X; Topic - Personal Residence Transactions: Tax Considerations

     

  • November 3, 2004: Mercer County Bar Association; Topic - Will Drafting Considerations

     

  •  May 25, 2004: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • May 20, 2004: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2004 Symposium; Hilton Head, South Carolina; Topic - Wills, Living Trusts and Basic Taxation

     

  •  May 5, 2004: New Jersey State Bar Foundation; Topic - Estate Planning Basics (Senior Citizens Day)

     

  • March 30, 2004: Jewish Federation; Topic - IRA Distribution Planning

     

  •  March 24, 2004: B'Nai Tikvah; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • February 18, 2004: Sovereign Bank; Topic - How to Legally and Effectively Protect Your Assets From The High Cost of Long Term Care

     

  •  January 28, 2004: Camden County Bar Association; Topic - Estate Planning: What Every Attorney Needs To Know

     

  •  November 18, 2003: Service One Association of Realtors for the Senior Real Estate Specialist; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  •  October 25, 2003: Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New Jersey; Topic - Expanding Your Practice

     

  •  September 19, 2003: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic Annuities: Tax Traps, Tax Disasters

     

  • September 17, 2003: New Jersey Association of Public Accountants, (South Jersey West Chapter); Topic - Planning Strategies Under the New 401(a)(9) IRA Distribution Regulations

     

  • July 11, 2003: Berkshire County, Massachusetts, Estate Planning Council; Topic - Section 529 Plans
     
     
  • June 11, 2003: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • May 15, 2003: Symposium at National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Miami Beach Florida; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • April 16, 2003: Delaware Valley Parkinson Support Group; Topic - Elder Law
     
     
  • April 2, 2003: Southern New Jersey Arthritis Center; Topic - Elder Law

     

  • February 20, 2003: ENCORE Group; Topic - Elder Law

     

  • February 1, 2003: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Drafting Elder Law Documents

     

  • January 13, 2003: Atco Seniors Group; Topic - Asset Protection

     

  • January 14, 2003: Echo, Inc.; Topic - Estate Planning & Asset Protection

     

  • December 11, 2002: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Sophisticated Elder Law VIII (Using The Office of the Ombudsman to Resolve Long Term Care Issues)

     

  • November 21, 2002: Estate and Financial Planning Council; Topic - Tax Law Updates

     

  • May 16, 2002: New Jersey Bankers Association; Topic - IRA Distribution Planning Under The New Regulations

     

  • March 21 and 22, 2002: New Jersey State Bar Association Elder Law Section Retreat; Topic - Section 529 Plans Make the Grade
     
     
  • February 19, 2002: TPS Brokerage; Topic - Radical Changes for IRA's & Retirement Plans: Far Reaching Implications.
     
     
  • January 16, 2002: Camden County Bar Association - Probate and Trust Committee; Topic - New Medicaid Regulations in New Jersey

     

  • Estate Planning in Light of Economic Growth and Tax Reconciliation Act of 2001: Audio Seminar presented on the Internet (Institute for Continuing Legal Education)
     
     
  • December 14, 2001: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Guardianship Basics (Interstate and International Guardianship Issues)

     

  • December 12, 2001: Institute for Continuing Legal Education 46th Semi-Annual Tax & Estate Planning Forum; Topic - Radical Changes for IRA's and Retirement Plans: Far Reaching Implications

     

  • November 28, 2001: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Sophisticated Elder Law Concepts VII (Comparison of Medicaid Rules in Pennsylvania and New Jersey)
     
     
  • November 8, 2001: Professional Education Systems, Inc.; Topic - New Jersey Medicaid and Estate Planning Update 2001 (IRA Distribution Planning)

     

  • September 14, 2001: Vineland Developmental Center; Topic - Overview of Legal Issues to be Addressed on Behalf of the Aged Developmentally Disabled Person

     

  •  Estate Planning in a Nutshell: How to log on to this free audio seminar: Visit the website at www.njicle.com and click on the link A Free Audio Seminar@. Follow the simple instructions.

     

  • June 20, 2001: The South Jersey Woman to Woman Networking Group; Topic - A Guide to Protecting your Wealth: Top 10 Estate Planning Issues for Women!

     

  • March 27, 2001: Tax Planning Seminar; Topic - Radical Changes for IRA's & Retirement Plans: Far Reaching Implications.
     
     
  • March 22 and 23, 2001: New Jersey State Bar Association Elder Law Section Retreat; Topic - IRAs and Retirement Plans.
     
     
  • December 8, 2000: Sophisticated Elder Law Concepts VI.; Topic - IRA Distribution Strategies.

     

  •  October 30 & 31, 2000: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Skills and Methods Course); Topic - New Jersey Will Drafting and Probate Practice.

     

  •  June 14, 2000: Camden County Bar Association; Topic - New Power of Attorney Statute (New Jersey)

     

  • June 13, 2000: Camden County Bar Association; Topic - Cutting Edge Estate Planning Techniques: Estate Planning in New Jersey following the Repeal of the Rule Against Perpetuities.

     

  • April 5, 2000: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Let's Write a Will.

     

  • January 11, 2000: Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic - Keeping Your Elderly Clients Out Of Nursing Homes: Assisted Living and Home Care in New Jersey.

     

  • November 13, 1999: Caregivers Conference sponsored by The Alzheimer's Association - South Jersey Chapter; Topic - Legal and Financial Decisions: Options for Caregivers

     

  • November 1 & 2, 1999: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Skills and Methods Course); Topic - New Jersey Will Drafting and Probate Practice

     

  • October 27, 1999: New Jersey Association of Public Accountants, South Jersey - West Chapter; Topic - Estate Planning and Elder Law Issues.

     

  • September 23, 1999: National Business Institute; Topic - Income Tax Planning for Estates and Trusts

     

  • September 22, 1999: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Sophisticated Elder Law V; Topic - Income Tax Issues Affecting Seniors

     

  • June 23, 1999: Senior Attorneys Workshop sponsored by the Camden County Bar Associations Senior Attorney Committee; Topic - Estate Planning

     

  • April 29, 1999: Chair of and Speaker at Senior Citizens Law Day Conference sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation; Topic - Aging and the Law:  Planning for the Golden Years.

     

  • April 20, 1999: Speaker at a Seminar on Ethical Considerations and Malpractice Prevention sponsored by Young Lawyers Committee of the  Camden County Bar Association.

     

  • March 19, 1999: National Business Institute; Topic - New Jersey Elder Law (Taking Control of the Planning Process)

     

  • November 2 & 3, 1998: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Skills and Methods Course); Topic - New Jersey Will Drafting and Probate Practice

     

  • May 28, 1998: Law Day Speaker at Senior Law Day held at Headquarters of New Jersey State Bar Association (addressed 200 Senior Citizens on the topic of estate planning)

     

  • May 28, 1998: Speaker at Seminar on Elder Law Issues for Senior Lawyers sponsored by the Senior Attorneys Committee of the Camden County Bar Association.

     

  • January 16, 1998: National Business Institute; Topic - New Jersey Elder Law

     

  • November 20, 1997: Camden County Bar Association; Topic: Supplemental Needs Trusts

     

  • August 6, 1997: New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education; Topic: Tax Aspects of Elder Law 

     

  • October 16, 1996: A Financial & Estate Planning for Women; Sponsored by the West Jersey Health & Hospital Foundation@

     

  • September 7, 1995: A Elder Law Issues@; Sponsored by Cardinal Village Retirement Community

     

  • June 24, 1995: American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Summit Topic: Estate Planning and Divorce (Addressed 100 Estate Planning Attorneys at a National Conference)

    Continuing Education Sponsorships

  • Approved Sponsor to offer CPE credits by New Jersey State Board of Accountancy. New Jersey Sponsor No. CEO 1674 
  • Approved Continuing Education Sponsor to Licensees of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. CE Sponsor ID #1913 
  • Approved Sponsor to offer CLU credits by State of New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Enforcement/Consumer Protection. Sponsor Number 19420
  • Approved Sponsor to offer CPE credits by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs State Board of Accountancy. License Number: PX 177117

    Television Appearances:

  • January 29, 2007: Guest Appearance on Fox 29; Topic: the New Pennsylvania Living Will Law 
  • November 19, 2006: Guest Appearance on Legally Speaking; Topic: Elder Law Basics: Planning and More 
  • November 23, 2005: Guest Appearance on Law Talk; Topic: Elder Law & Estate Planning 
  • February 8, 2005: Guest Appearance on Your Morning on CN8; Topic: Personal Tax Filing 
  • January 26, 2005: Guest Appearance on Good Day Philadelphia; Topic: Why it's so important to plan for retirement early
  • January 5, 2005: Guest Appearance on Law Talk; Topic: Income Tax Planning
  • December 30, 2004: Guest Appearance on Good Day Philadelphia; Topic: Tax Tips for Years End
  •  October 12, 2004: Guest Appearance on Money Matters on CN8: Topic: Keri Decision
  • October 8, 2004: Guest Appearance on Good Day Philadelphia; Topic: Elder Law and What Legal Steps Should Be Taken Once A Family Member is Diagnosed With Alzheimer's
  •  September 22, 2004: Guest Appearance on Legal Line; Topic: Ken Decision
  • August 31, 2002: Guest Appearance on WB17; Topic: State Tax New Jersey is Imposing on Plastic Surgery
  • July 16, 2002, 4:00 p.m.: Guest Appearance on Legal Line aired on Comcast Cable, Channel 2; Topic: Tax Techniques for the Year 2002#I
  • March 15, 2001, 4:00 p.m.: Guest Appearance on Legal Line aired on Comcast Cable, Channel 2; Topic: Issues Affecting the Elderly
  • March 31, 1999, 6:30 p.m.: Guest Appearance on The Law and You aired on Garden State Cable, Channel 2; Topic: Tax Tips for 1999
  • January 5, 1999, 8:30 p.m.: Guest Appearance on Legal Line aired on Garden State Cable, Channel 2 and for non-cable subscribers on WPSJ-TV Channel 8; Topic: Navigating the Maze of Medicare/Medicaid Planning

    Radio Appearances:

  • June 29, 2002, 3:00 p.m.: Guest Appearance on Legal Perspectives aired on WPEN 950AM; Topic: Long Term Care Planning
  • June 30, 2002, 3:00 p.m. Guest Appearance on A Closer Look aired on WPHT 1210AM; Topic: Long Term Care Planning

    Professional Experience:

    Private Practice - The Sharp Law Firm (2005)
     Main office - Haddon Heights, New Jersey
     Branch office - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

    Private Practice - Sharp Bratton Attorneys at Law (2003-2005)
      Main office - Haddon Heights, New Jersey
      Branch office - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

    Law Office of Cynthia Sharp (1993 - 2003)
      Main office - Haddon Heights, New Jersey
      Branch office - Lawrenceville, New Jersey

     Jenkins and Jenkins - Partner (1984 - 1993)

    March 1983 to June 1984
      Associate, Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz (Tax Department)
      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    May 1982 to March 1983
      Associate, Rawle & Henderson (Tax Department)
      Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    March 1980 to July 1981
      Research Assistant, Georgetown University Law Center, Peter
      Weidenbruch, Dwan Professor of Taxation

    March 1980 to May 1981
      Staff Member, United States Senate Finance Committee under
      Chairmanship of Senator Robert Dole

    September 1978 to March 1980
      Law Clerk, Federal Trade Commission, Antitrust Division

    1976 to September1978
    Staff Member, Summary of Proceedings and Debate under auspices of Joint Committee on Congressional Operations (U.S. House of
    Representatives)


    Representative Publications:  

  • The Barrister, March 2008 issue: "Special Needs Trusts" Part II
  • The Barrister, February 2008 issue: "Special Needs Trusts" Part I
  • The Barrister, November 2007 issue: Medicare: What You Need to Know Part II
  • The Barrister, October 2007 issue: Medicare: What You Need to Know Part 1
  • The Barrister, June 2007 issue: Appointment of Funeral Agent Authorized by the Cemetery Act 
  • New Jersey Law Journal, February 5, 2007 issue; Benefit the Right Beneficiary 
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, March/April 2006 issue; Hospice Care: Practical Information and Personal Reflections (Part 2) 
  • New Jersey Law Journal, March 13, 2006 issue; In Estate Planning, Who Is The Client? 
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey
  • Newsletter, January/February 2006 issue; Hospice Care: Practical Information and Personal Reflections (Part 1) 
  • The Barrister, January 2006 issue; Hospice Care: Practical Information and Personal Reflections  
  • Mercer County Lawyer, May 2005 issue; Medicaid Annuities - Alive and Well in New Jersey 
  • The Barrister, May 2005 issue; Medicaid Annuities - Alive and Well in New Jersey? 
  • South Jersey Magazine, October 2004 issue; Recognized as an Awesome Attorney in 2004 
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, September/October 2004 issue; Settlement of Legal Actions for Disabled Plaintiff 
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, May/June 2004; New Jersey Adopts Domestic Partnership Act
  • Mercer County Lawyer, April 2004; New Jersey Adopts Domestic Partnership Act
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), September 8, 2003; It's Your Estate; Make Sure Your Wishes Are Heeded
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Newsletter of the Elder Law Section), August 2003 issue; Using the Office of the Ombudsman to Resolve Long-Term Care Issues 
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Newsletter of the Elder Law Section), August 2003 issue; Sponge Tax Reform Soaks the Taxpayer 
  • The Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, July/August 2003; Annuities: Tax Traps, Tax Disasters 
  • New Jersey Lawyer, July 14, 2003; Annuities: Tax Traps, Tax Disasters 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), June 30, 2003; Some Basics on the Basis of Taxation 
  • The Hospice Of Moorestown VNA. (Volunteer Newsletter), January/February 2003 issue; Planning Can Help Ease Stress of Loved Ones Death 
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, March/April 2003 issue; Sponge Tax Reform Soaks The Taxpayer 
  • New Jersey Banker, Winter 2003 issue; Final Minimum Required Distribution Regulations Issued By IRS 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), December 17, 2002 issue; Medicare and Medicaid Rules Are Often Complicated 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), November 19, 2002 issue; How To Protect Your Home With A Life Estate Plan 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), October 15, 2002 issue; Variety of Trusts Exist, But Not Everyone Needs One 
  • The Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, September/October 2002 issue; Section 529 Plans Make The  Grade 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), October 1, 2002 issue; Planning Can Help Ease Stress of Loved Ones Death
  • The Elder Law Section Newsletter of the New Jersey State Bar Association, October 2002 issue; Final Minimum Required Distribution  Regulations Issued by the IRS 
  • Society of Financial Service Professionals Newsletter, July 2002 issue; Final Minimum Required Distribution Regulations Issued by IRS 
  • Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey Newsletter, July/August 2002 issue; Final Minimum Required Distribution  Regulations Issued by IRS
  • Mercer County Lawyer, July 2002 issue; Final Minimum Required Distribution Regulations Issued by IRS 
  • New Jersey Lawyer, July 1, 2002 issue; Required-Distribution Regs Finalized 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), May 15, 2002 issue; Elder Law Attorneys Help Plan for Today, Tomorrow 
  • The Elder Law Report, May 2002 issue; The Tax Relief Act of 2001: Implications for the Elder Law Practitioner (Part II: Planning and Drafting Considerations) 
  • Courier-Post (Senior Scoop), April 17, 2002 issue; Advance Directives Help with Decision-Making 
  • New Jersey Lawyer. The Magazine, April 2002 issue; Section 529 Plans Make the Grade: Tax Breaks for Education Savings 
  • The Elder Law Report, April 2002 issue; The Tax Relief Act of 2001: Implications for the Elder Law Practitioner (Part I: Major Provisions Relating to Elder Law) 
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Newsletter of the Elder Law Section), February, 2002 issue; A Comparison of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Medicaid Regulations 
  • New Jersey Law Journal, November 19, 2001 issue; Seeking Medicaid Eligibility in New Jersey and Pennsylvania 
  • The Elder Law Report, May, 2001 issue; Pennsylvania and New Jersey Substantially Revise Rules for Powers of Attorney 
  • New Jersey Law Journal, May 28, 2001 issue; Simplifying IRAs and Retirement Plans 
  • Retirement Planning, published by Practitioners Publishing Company (Author of 2001 update chapter on Charitable Planning, Social Security and  Retirement Planning.) 
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Tax SIG Newsletter, Winter 2001 issue; Radical Changes for IRAs and Retirement Plans: Far Reaching Implications
  • New Jersey Law Journal, November 20, 2000 issue; Retirement Plan and IRA Assets: Estate Planning Considerations
  • The Elder Law Report, November 2000 issue; Jurisdictional Issues in Interstate and International Guardianships
  • NAELA NEWS, March 2000, issue; A Guide to Deductibility of Medical Expenses
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Tax SIG Newsletter, Fall 1999 issue; Income Distribution Requirements for Estates And Trusts
  • New Jersey Law Journal, August 16, 1999 issue; Know the Ropes When It Comes To Deducting Medical Expenses 
  • Mercer County Lawyer, February, 1999 issue; Settlement of Legal Actions for Disabled Plaintiffs. 
  • The Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey
  • Newsletter, January/February Issue; A Guide to Deductibility of Medical Expenses 
  • New Jersey Lawyer, January 4, 1999 issue; Modifications Enacted for Roth IRAs 
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Newsletter of the Elder Law Section), December 1998 issue; Roth IRAs Revisited. 
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Newsletter of the Elder Law Section), June 1998 issue; A Look at the Roth IRA.  
  • New Jersey Lawyer, April 13, 1998 issue; Comparing IRAs: Here's the Lowdown
  • Retirement Planning published by Practitioners Publishing Company (Author of 1998 update chapter on Charitable Planning.)
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