ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

Statistics show 50% of marriages end in divorce.  On occasion, death and divorce collide. During this session, our panel of experts will discuss estate planning and financial steps clients should consider prior to getting divorced and during divorce proceedings to ensure their testamentary intent is carried out if death occurs during divorce.  They will also discuss what happens when someone dies after divorce when there are still outstanding obligations.  Our distinguished panel has worked on several precedent setting cases that they will review during this session. 

Robert Kornitzer, Esq.

Over the past three decades, Robert has established a reputation for sophisticated representation for his clients in all areas of matrimonial, law including secular (civil) and Judaic matrimonial issues. As one of a handful of Certified Matrimonial Attorneys in Northern New Jersey and an MBA. Robert is in a unique position to guide his clients to the best decisions at the most efficient cost, handle all aspects of the financial settlements from the simple to complex issues involving business valuations, secure a proper child custody arrangement, handle the hurdles that come with a religious divorce, protect clients from an aggressive spouse, and craft a strategy that works with his client's goals and values.

Gary R. Botwinick, Esq. (Past President, EPCNNJ)

Gary R. Botwinick is Co-Managing Partner and Chair of the Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick Wills, Trusts & Estates and Taxation practice groups. As a highly experienced tax and trusts and estates attorney in New Jersey, Gary provides tax counsel to businesses and individuals on subjects including unique family challenges, business succession, wealth transfer, premarital planning and changes in the law, including the ever-changing tax landscape.

Gary’s candor and thoughtful consideration of his clients’ needs are the foundation for his close relationships with all of his clients. His strength in developing trusted relationships with his clients is evidenced by the fact that his clients remain with the firm for many years and return to seek advice in all legal areas touching their lives. Known in the legal community for his experience, Gary is a sought-after speaker on a variety of tax, trust and estate topics and has authored numerous articles on tax and estate planning. He also donates his time to assisting non-profit and charitable organizations on all legal matters.

Lesley A. Draper, CFP®, CTFA (Past President, EPCNNJ)

Lesley advises clients across multiple areas of their financial life and strives to help them meet their long-term financial and estate planning goals. She takes a special interest in charitable and wealth transfer planning. Lesley is the Immediate Past President of the Estate Planning Council of Northern New Jersey and a board member. She is passionate about giving back and co-chairs the Firm’s Neighborhood Nonprofits Group in addition to serving on multiple charitable boards, including P.G. Chambers School and Morristown Festival of Books. She also chairs the development committee for the P.G. Chambers School.

Daniel Roche, CPA

Daniel Roche is a partner and the National Leader of the Valuation, Forensic & Litigation Support Services for Marcum, LLP. He appraises business interests and provides litigation support for a wide variety clientele. Mr. Roche’s experience includes appraising companies and providing litigation support for family law matters and commercial litigation matters as well as non-litigation (estate and gift tax/financial reporting) purposes.