Legal Professionals to Speak at Area Synagogue About Protecting Assets in Troubled Economic Times

On Monday, April 20th at 7:30 p.m. Temple Beth El of Northern Valley in Closter, NJ, will host an insightful talk addressing family legal and financial health. A discussion of asset and relationship management in family businesses and the myths and realities about living wills and powers of attorney will be lead by guest speakers Amie Gartenberg and Thomas Howard, partners at the law firm of Kirsch Gartenberg Howard.

This subject is particularly timely with so many individuals affected by the contracting job market, the battering of Wall Street and U.S. stocks, as well as the Madoff scandal and other investment frauds.

A question and answer period will follow and refreshments will be served. All guests are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation. Reservations are preferred; admission is free. Please contact the temple at 201-768-5112 by April 17th to reserve your space.

Temple Beth El is located at 221 Schraalenburgh Road in Closter, NJ. For more information please contact the temple at 201-768-5112 or visit www.tbenv.org.

About the Speakers
Amie Gartenberg represents clients in trusts and estates matters, assisting business owners and other individuals to maximize tax savings, while minimizing family conflict. Ms. Gartenberg writes and lectures extensively on estate, tax planning and administration, asset preservation, surrogate's practice and attorney ethics. She has lectured to the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, New York State Trial Lawyers' Association, and numerous other professional and business groups.

Tomas Howard is a pre-eminent attorney with 25 years of experience in civil litigation and appeals in the courts of New Jersey and New York. He has a record of successes in business and complex injury cases, and contested estate matters. Mr. Howard continues to speak on panels and participate in programs for professionals and business owners on various business litigation issues. Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Mr. Howard its highest rating for his professionalism and quality legal work. Mr. Howard has been selected by his peers as a "Super Lawyer." He is certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.