Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling \, Esq. will speak in person at Roxbury Library to discuss Wills\, Trusts\ , and Estates. Some of the highlights of her discussion will include the r ole of the Surrogate\, the importance of having a Will\, naming an Executo r\, and what an Executor should know. The Surrogate will also talk about T rusts and Adult Guardianships. There will be time for questions.
\n< strong>About the Presenter: Surrogate Heather J. Darling\, Esq.\, was elected Morris County Surrogate in 2019 and reelected in 2024\, and i s now serving her second term. She earned a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in Fi nance and International Business from New York University and a Juris Doct or from Seton Hall School of Law. \; Heather opened her own law practi ce in 2004\, serving Morris County for more than 19 years in family law\, wills\, trusts and estates\, business\, and criminal law. She is a member of the New Jersey\, New York\, and Morris County Bar Associations and cont inues to operate her family&rsquo\;s real estate business. \; A former Morris County Freeholder and Deputy of the Board\, Heather became the cou nty&rsquo\;s first woman Surrogate in January 2020. She has led major impr ovements to the Surrogate&rsquo\;s Office\, including creating a virtual p robate filing system to better serve seniors and residents with mobility c hallenges&mdash\;an innovation that became essential during the COVID-19 p andemic. She has also been a leading advocate for electronic wills and ele ctronic signatures on qualifying probate documents in New Jersey. \; H eather hosts the talk show Have You Heard with Heather Darling and is a gr aduate of the Professional Development Academy for High Performance Leader s. She has held leadership roles with the Constitutional Officers Associat ion of New Jersey and serves on the Employment Horizons Community Advisory Board and as an Ambassador for the Morris County 200 Club. \; A lifel ong Roxbury resident\, Heather is dedicated to community service and advoc acy for individuals with special needs\, seniors\, and others who cannot r epresent themselves.
\nPlan for Your Peace of Mind - a s eries on getting your affairs in order
\nThis program is part of a series\, Plan for your Peace of Mind. \; Many of us don&r squo\;t feel comfortable discussing the end of our lives\, which is why we are often not prepared when the time comes. It is to everyone&rsquo\;s ad vantage to discuss plans and preferences regarding death. \; The goal of this series is to help attendees and their loved ones ease concerns by learning how to properly plan.
\nThis and all our programs are made possible by the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library. \; Register onl ine or by calling the library at (973) 584-2400. \;
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