Clinton Township Newsletter

1 8 J u l y 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com n e x t s t e p a d v i s i n g , l l C o F F e r s a n e W t W i s t o n C o l l e g e C o u n s e l i n g i n C l i n t o n a n d a $ 5 0 0 s C h o l a r s h i p t o s t u d e n t s i n h u n t e r d o n a n d s o m e r s e t C o u n t i e s Finding the best fit college is a process that can take several years. This process does not and should not start during the middle of Junior year of high school. Ideally, the best time is prior to September of Junior year. Before students can begin looking at schools, they need to understand themselves, their goals and what gets them going in the morning. Unfortunately, students have become mini-adults, wearing their lack of sleep like a badge, drinking coffee in the morning and having little time to just 'be'. Sessions at Next Step Advising not only provide the space for students to sit back and reflect, but also provide structure and accountability. Nicole Smith, owner and primary counselor, is an expert in the field of College Advising in addition to being a Licensed Associate Counselor. Sessions are also very informative for parents and they are encouraged to have regular dialogue with Ms. Smith. Most are surprised to learn about how much the process has changed in the years since they attended college. "The process is supposed to be fun. Parents often tell me they immediately experience less stress at home because of my involvement and their decision to work with an Independent College Counselor." Born and raised in Clinton Township, Nicole is dedicated to the students in the community. Her website has information on a $500 scholarship (www. NextStepAdvising.com) available to students in the Class of 2019 and 2020 living in Hunterdon or Somerset Counties. "I am very excited to be working in Clinton and seeing students from all over Hunterdon and Somerset Counties in my practice" The benefits – financial and personal – are immense. Please contact Nicole for more information at: 908.642.8509 or send her an email at: info@ nextstepadvising.com or more information. S h a n a h a n & V o i g t , L L C a t t o r n e y S a t L a w Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney for Young Adults 908.751.1551 | email info@legalcounselnj.com ▪ At times of crisis or need, increasingly protective privacy rules prevent parents from accessing their adult child's medical and financial information without properly executed powers of attorney. ▪ During medical emergencies, all next-of-kin may be consulted if a young adult has not properly designated one or more preferred health care representative(s) to make decisions on his or her behalf. This is especially problematic for families where one next-of-kin is preferred over another. ▪ Parents who routinely assist their young adult child with banking and financial planning, or who need to do so during their child's unavailability, will be prevented from having adequate access after their child reaches age 18 without POAs. ▪ These issues are especially challenging for young adults attending colleges or training out-of-state or abroad. Residents of New Jersey at the age of 18 or thereafter may execute medical and financial powers of attorney for use in other jurisdictions. y o u n g a d u L t S u m m e r P a C k a g e * Memorial Day through Labor Day, $250 (Must be Present to Sign) It's as easy as 1, 2, 3 ! 1. Return completed questionnaire and $250 flat fee. 2. Review draft Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney via email and respond with questions and comments. 3. Schedule appointment to discuss and sign final documents. * The Young Adult Summer Package is appropriate for unmarried young adults without significant assets who are domiciled in New Jersey. Adults with spouses, dependents, significant assets, complicated medical issues, or similar responsibilities should schedule a full estate planning consultation and purchase a will, living will and/or additional estate planning documents. $250 flat fee reflects a discount on standard rates and is available only to eligible young adults. Contact Shanahan & Voigt, LLC for more information by calling: 908.751.1551 or emailing: info@legalcounselnj.com. Robert J. Shanahan, Jr. & Nicole L. Voigt, Attorneys at Law www.legalcounselnj.com www.legalcounselnj.com

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