Same sex couples in New Jersey, while they do have some of the same advantages as heterosexual couples, face unique challenges and issues that heterosexual couples do not. One example of this is that New Jersey, as our regular readers know, imposes an estate tax where...
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Month: June 2012
Estate of NY copper heiress subject of two separate disputes
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 26, 2012 | Estate Planning, Wills
The court appointed public administrator for the deceased copper heiress Huguette Clark is reportedly seeking to have recipients return $37 million in gifts. According to the administrator, Clark's caretakers took advantage of her feebleness and exerted undue...
What to do when you are name executor of an estate, P.2
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 22, 2012 | Probate
In our last post, we began speaking about some of the steps one will need to take in winding up an estate. As we noted, the process can be overwhelming for those who've never encountered it, but a bit of planning ahead and knowing who to turn to for help can be a...
What to do when you are name executor of an estate, P.1
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 21, 2012 | Probate
Probate refers to the legal process of winding up the estate of a deceased person. Because there are a number of steps to the process and the death of a loved one can be difficult, the probate process can be overwhelming, especially for those who've been appointed as...
What should I discuss with my adult children regarding my estate plan? P.2
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 13, 2012 | Estate Planning
In our last post, we began discussing some basic things parents should communicate to their children regarding their estate plan. As we noted, appointing an executor and informing them of their task is one thing that should be communicated. In addition to...
Time running out to make use of $5.12 million exemption
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 13, 2012 | Estate Planning
Many estate planning attorneys are expecting a last-minute rush on gift planning as the year draws to a close. That's because there is a good deal of uncertainty at this point whether the opportunities for planning now will be present in 2013. As our readers may have...
What should I discuss with my adult children regarding my estate plan? P.1
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 6, 2012 | Estate Planning, Wills
Communicating with one's children can be difficult when it comes to serious issues, particularly issues of inheritance and estate planning. Sometimes people put the conversation off, thinking they will have time to do so later. Unfortunately, too many people do this...
Despite uncertainty as to future of federal law, tax minimization opportunities abound
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 6, 2012 | Asset Protection
In estate planning, everyone should be concerned about how to reduce to a minimum the tax liabilities of their plan. Not only is there gift and estate tax to be mindful of, but also income tax, generation skipping transfer tax, and inheritance tax in some states. A...
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