In our previous post, we started looking at an article discussing the effectiveness of self-settled asset protection trusts. Generally speaking, asset protection trusts are trusts set up for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating the consequences of divorce, taxation...
Month: November 2011
Asset Protection Trusts: effective or not? P.1
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 25, 2011 | Asset Protection
A recent Forbes article took a look at the general effectiveness of asset protection trusts in light of a recent Alaska case in which a man who set up and funded an asset protection trust was unable to protect his assets from future creditors in bankruptcy.There are...
Rumors of immediate changes to estate/gift tax unlikely
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 23, 2011 | Estate Tax
As we have frequently mentioned on this blog, the current state of the federal estate tax and gift tax exemption is precarious. Through 2012, the lifetime combined exemption amount (for gift tax and estate tax) is set at $5 million, which is affording many people the...
Study argues rich are moving from NJ because of burdensome taxes
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 18, 2011 | Estate Tax
According to a new study conducted by the chief economist of New Jersey's Department of Treasury, wealthy residents are being driven out of the state because of high taxes. This, in turn, is slowing the rate of recovery in the state. According to Bloomberg Economic...
Medicaid planning depends on federal, state and local law
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 16, 2011 | Estate Tax
A recent article in Forbes pointed out that changes to the state's Medicaid program may have a significant effect on existing estate plans and estate planning going forward. The new Medicaid regulation reportedly went into effect in early September, and will allow the...
Conditions are favorable for estate planning
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 11, 2011 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Trusts
At present, several factors are combining to make for wonderful conditions for wealth preservation in estate planning. Those factors are favorable tax laws, a struggling economy, and low interest rates. Taking advantage of the current estate planning environmentAt...
New Jersey has both estate and inheritance tax
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 9, 2011 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax
When doing estate planning, it is important to remember that even those who are not liable for federal estate taxes, you still may be liable for state taxes at death. State taxes at death may be either estate taxes, inheritance taxes or both.Some states just impose an...
Important documents of preventing family conflict, P.2
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 4, 2011 | Estate Planning
In our last post, we began discussing the documents you should have in place if you wish to avoid the possibility of family conflict down the road in regard to your estate plan. Without these basic documents in place, family may be left guessing-and disagreeing-about...
Important documents of preventing family conflict, P.1
On behalf of Michael A. Manna & Associates | Nov 2, 2011 | Estate Planning
Everybody knows estate planning can be a stressful thing for individuals. What is even more stressful, though, is the struggles and disagreements families go through because of inadequate estate planning. One of the things a good estate planning attorney should do is...
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