A Hackensack courtroom was the scene of the latest episode in the long running legal battle over the estate of Robert Cohen. Mr. Cohen's granddaughter claims that her uncle James Cohen, the son of the founder of Hudson News, exercised undue influence over her...
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Month: September 2013
Financial planning for Alzheimer’s patients
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 19, 2013 | Medicaid Planning / Nursing Home Planning
New Jersey residents who are older sometimes end up developing Alzheimer's disease, and as the population continues to age, the number of Americans with this disease is expected to rise. Currently, more than five million people have Alzheimer's, and the rate of...
Estate planning is not just for the wealthy
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 17, 2013 | Estate Planning
When most New Jersey residents consider estate planning, they usually think about wealthy people with considerable assets to protect and high powered legal teams to provide that protection. However, making estate decisions earlier rather than later makes sense for...
Estate planning a kind move to make for New Jersey families
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 11, 2013 | Estate Planning
One of the most thoughtful acts that an older person in New Jersey can take part in for his or her family is to relieve them of the stress and heartache that comes with having to figure out their dying wishes. Estate planning is not always comfortable for the person...
What happens if witnesses to a will signed long ago?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 9, 2013 | Probate
New Jersey residents looking pass on their estates after they die may have made wills that they wish to be upheld. However, depending on how long ago the wills were written, witnesses may need to be tracked down to confirm that they witnessed the signing. This is the...
NJ residents need estate planning now more than ever
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 6, 2013 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents may be interested in learning how some information may affect them as far as estate planning is concerned. Many people may believe they do not need estate planning because their estates are not large enough to be affected by federal taxes....
IRS issues new guidance for same-sex married couples
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 4, 2013 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
New Jersey same-sex couples may be interested in new policies from the Internal Revenue Service that may open up new avenues for smart estate planning. The Treasury Department announced on Aug. 29 that the IRS will now recognize legal same-sex marriages for the...
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