Most people dread the prospect of having taxes levied on their estate. While this event happens to few people, the amount that taxes can reduce an estate’s value by is significant. In New Jersey, though, not only could your estate face taxation, some of your...
Elderly people need to have a proper estate planning strategy to ensure they leave all their belongings to the right people after death. However, many people fail to do this. A report from the American Association of Retired Persons shows that only four out of every...
Estate planning consists of more than drafting a will, establishing a health-care directive and appointing a durable power of attorney. Unfortunately, it also entails considering how various state taxes will affect your estate, which can determine the plans you decide...
When it comes to estate planning, the decisions you make can affect the amount of capital gains tax that is assessed to your estate. Capital gains taxes can affect your beneficiaries tax situation and diminish your estate's value. High-value estates are particularly...
Understanding what makes your estate planning complete can be difficult, especially if this is your first time through the process. As you consider your options and put together your choices for wills, trusts, and other pieces of your larger estate planning picture,...
When children are growing up, their parents play a critical role in their development. When parents are growing old, adult children are likely to play a crucial role in caring for their parents. This reversal of roles can be challenging, and will only be successful...
The unexpected death of musician Prince stunned people across the United States and the world. Having sold more than one hundred million albums over his career and having completed many successful concert tours, Prince amassed a fortune estimated at many hundreds of...
New Jersey is one of the only states to have both an estate tax and inheritance tax. Currently, New Jersey has an estate tax rate of up to 16% on assets more than $675,000. Furthermore, New Jersey has an inheritance tax of 16% that applies to people other than...
Many New Jersey residents often consider their pets as part of the family. Therefore, they may be concerned about the welfare of those pets in the event that the owners suffer from a situation in which they are not able to properly care for their pets. In some cases,...
For New Jersey residents who want to ensure that their families understand their end-of-life wishes, estate planning is an action to consider. By creating an estate plan, individuals can detail what actions should take place in the event of their incapacitation, who...
