Estate planning has become one of the more complex financial processes for some people. Traditionally, estate planning mostly consisted of getting your financial affairs ready to take care of your family after your death. However, now it has expanded to serve other...
New Jersey residents might benefit from understanding probate procedures before spending money in an attempt to avoid it. The probate process in New Jersey is simpler than it is in other states, and it usually requires filing an easy application in order to designate...
Many New Jersey residents may be wondering about how the recent changes to law relating to estate taxes, also known as the "death tax," may affect them. The good news is that the majority of people will not be impacted by changes to the estate tax, and a large number...
According to an expert from New Jersey Today, naming an executor for one's estate is one of the most important decisions that a person can make. After all, someone must remain behind when they die in order to settle their affairs. Many people consider being the...
New Jersey residents might be interested to hear that when there are unpaid taxes on an estate, this can end negatively for beneficiaries. According to a recent decision rendered by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in one case, an inter...
Some New Jersey residents may believe that estate planning is primarily about taxes. This belief arose when many estates were depleted by IRS regulations. However, with changes to the law, it is now estimated that only approximately 5,600 estates pay taxes in a given...
A recent study on middle income boomers by Bankers Life and Casualty Company showed that while members of this age group generally have a financial plan in place for their final life expenses, they are largely unprepared for any future that may require nursing home...
New Jersey residents may be interested to learn of two techniques available for shielding certain assets from estate tax. In an online article, a tax expert offered advice about how to use the 2013 American Taxpayer Relief Act to chart a plan for intelligent estate...
New Jersey residents hoping to enjoy their golden years later in life will have to dig deep into their pockets before retiring. The cost of everything continues to increase, so Boston College's Center for Retirement Research advises working adults saving for...
