Many New Jersey families have amassed a considerable amount of wealth. When considering estate planning options, many of these families are looking for ways to minimize their estate tax obligation while also allowing their wealth to have a positive impact, both...
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Month: June 2015
Storage is an important estate planning step
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 19, 2015 | Estate Planning
Many New Jersey residents spend a significant amount of time refining their estate plan to ensure that their assets are distributed to their chosen heirs. Once that process is complete, a sense of relief often follows. It is important to understand, however, that even...
Do women have unique estate planning needs?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 17, 2015 | Estate Planning
When it comes to planning one's estate, each and every New Jersey resident has a specific set of needs. While there are many estate planning solutions that work for virtually everyone, there are other tools available that can customize the outcome based on an...
Estate planning tips for same-sex couples
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 13, 2015 | Estate Planning
With several landmark cases set to go before the Supreme Court, the nation is poised for a change in the manner in which same-sex marriage is handled in every state. At the same time, debate on the matter continues to rage, and the battles surrounding the legitimacy...
The role that basis plays in asset protection
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 11, 2015 | Asset Protection
Prior to the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the primary focus of most estate planning was the avoidance of the estate tax, which could reach as high as 47 percent of the value of inherited assets. Now, however, only those New Jersey residents who...
Integrating beneficiaries into an estate planning approach
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 4, 2015 | Estate Planning
Some New Jersey residents are unaware that simply having a will in place does not provide comprehensive estate planning coverage. Accounts that have designated beneficiaries fall outside the scope of a will, and the provisions laid out within those account documents...
How to discuss estate planning with the kids
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 4, 2015 | Estate Planning
Most New Jersey residents are aware of the need to create a comprehensive estate plan well in advance of actually needing those documents. That said, very few families take the time to sit down with their adult children and discuss the details of that plan, which can...
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