Our readers have probably heard the talk about the coming fiscal cliff in Washington. For those who are unaware of the debate, it basically involves the cumulative effect of various laws that would result in tax increases and spending cuts if left unchanged. The focus...
Month: November 2012
May still be time to gift in 2012, but gift planning should be done carefully
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 28, 2012 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
Our regular readers know that we've spoken frequently about the upcoming changes in tax law that will impact estate planning in the coming year. The gist: tax bills on large gifts are set to increase substantially in 2013, which means now is an ideal time to do...
Estate planning after divorce requires specific considerations
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 26, 2012 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is a multifaceted discipline in that it includes aspects of various specialties, from tax law, insurance, health care, Medicaid, and divorce law. With respect to divorce, estate planning requires a special approach. In addition to dealing with the...
Body of “George Jefferson” buried after will dispute resolved
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 19, 2012 | Wills
We have written before on this blog about the unfortunate situation with the body of actor Sherman Hemsley, famous for his role in "The Jeffersons." As our regular readers know, Hemsley's body has been in limbo due to a probate dispute, and has been prevented from...
Including pets in estate planning ensures they are cared for
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 16, 2012 | Estate Planning
Including pets in estate planning is not something we Americans take all that seriously, even if we love our pets. And while the consequences of this oversight may not be that drastic in the big picture, there are times when we can see the effects a little more...
Some issues to consider with respect to special needs planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 9, 2012 | Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning / Nursing Home Planning, Trusts
Caring for a child with special needs is something that is close to the heart of a good number of Americans. This is a particularly important issue dealt with in estate planning. Many parents facing this issue aren't sure where to begin, though. While there are...
Continuing probate battle continues to delay repose of actor’s body
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 8, 2012 | Probate
Three months after his death on July 24, the body of actor Sherman Hemsley has still to be buried. Months of legal dispute over Hemsley's will have put the actor's estate in limbo. As we've written previously, a man by the name of Richard Thornton-Hemsley's former...
Discretionary trusts: useful for protecting vulnerable beneficiary’s inheritance
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 3, 2012 | Estate Planning, Trusts
Our New Jersey readers may have heard of the troubles regarding Whitney Houston's estate, particularly with respect to her daughter Bobbi Kristina. Houston left a total of $20 million in trust to her now 19-year-old daughter, and this has been a source of contention...
Ways to avoid probate in estate planning, P.2
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Nov 2, 2012 | Trusts
In our last post, we began speaking about specific ways to keep your estate out of probate. Probate, depending on the state one is in, can be a time-consuming process and expose one's family affairs to legal battles open to the public eye.Some prefer to avoid such...
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