Your last will and testament ensure your wishes – not the courts – guide your legacy. Major life changes, such as the birth of a child or grandchild, your or your child’s marriage or divorce, the passing of a spouse or heir, the purchase or sale of a home or business or receiving an inheritance, are good times to review and update your plan. Leaving a gift in your will costs nothing today and can make a lasting impact for generations to come.

To learn more about the importance of your will, explore other tax saving and estate planning options or get your questions answered by professionals, Samaritan is offering two FREE Will, Tax & Estate Planning Workshops in September 2025:

• In-person workshop – Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Samaritan Center at Voorhees (265 S. Route 73, Voorhees, NJ 08043)
• Virtual workshop – Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

“Creating a will can be overwhelming, but it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones,” said Chris Rollins, chief development officer at Samaritan. “Our Will, Tax & Estate Planning Workshop helps bring clarity to what can often feel like a complicated process. Participants can learn directly from knowledgeable local attorneys and leave with the confidence to make decisions that support their families and shape their legacy.”

The workshops are hosted by Samaritan’s Planned Giving Committee, which is comprised of some of the region’s leading financial advisors who volunteer their time and expertise to raise awareness about the potential advantages of charitable estate planning. This year’s panelists include:

• Melissa Osorio Dibble, Esq., Partner, Archer – A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law-Camden, Melissa serves as a partner at Archer and is the current president of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey. She concentrates her practice in the area of Estate and Trust Litigation, representing a variety of institutions and individuals, including banks, universities, executors, trustees, beneficiaries of estates and trusts and intestate heirs. She is a member of Samaritan’s Planned Giving Committee.
• Rachel Shaffer Gersie, Esq., Attorney, Fendrick Morgan Law – A graduate of Drexel University School of Law, Rachel joined Fendrick Morgan in 2013 and is a member of the Estate & Financial Planning Council of Southern Jersey. She concentrates her practice in a wide array of estate planning, estate administration, and elder law matters for New Jersey and Pennsylvania clients. She is a member of Samaritan’s Planned Giving Committee.
• Timothy J. Rice, Esq., Managing Partner, Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm – A graduate of Villanova Law School and Northwestern University, Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law (TREEL) Founder and Managing Partner Timothy J. Rice provides peace of mind and security for clients during some of their most vulnerable moments. For more than 30 years, Tim has crafted personalized legal solutions that honor each client’s unique wishes and circumstances, ensuring their legacy and assets are protected. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Tim prioritizes building trust and understanding, offering guidance and support every step of the way. He is a member of Samaritan’s Planned Giving Committee.

Registration for both the in-person and virtual workshop is required. Those interested in participating can register online at SamaritanNJ.org/Will-Workshop or by contacting Chris Rollins at (856) 552-3205 or CRollins@SamaritanNJ.org. More information about the event is also available at SamaritanNJ.org/Will-Workshop.

About Samaritan:

Samaritan is a not-for-profit, independent organization locally founded in Moorestown, New Jersey in 1980 as one of the first hospices in the country. Samaritan is now one of the State’s leading providers of hospice care, palliative (comfort) medicine, at-home primary care, grief support and counseling, advanced illness care, education and advocacy. Samaritan serves people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties who are coping with the stresses of aging, serious illness or grief wherever they call home. Samaritan also has two dedicated inpatient hospice centers in Voorhees and Mount Holly. Beyond the services covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans, Samaritan annually provides nearly $1M in donor-funded non-reimbursed care for patients and families in the South Jersey region. A thrift shop in Westmont also supports Samaritan services and programs. Samaritan is accredited by The Joint Commission; a member of the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation; and is a four-star hospice in the national We Honor Veterans program. For more information, visit www.SamaritanNJ.org.