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On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 24, 2013 | Estate Planning
When planning an estate, most people automatically think of the very rich since the exemption for an estate tax is more than $5 million. However, an estate tax is not the only issue involved in estate planning. Most people, no matter their social status, need to make...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 17, 2013 | Estate Planning
Over the years, the American people have moved huge portions of their lives to the Internet. From socializing with friends and business associates to shopping and banking, people spend a great deal of time on the Internet. As part of this shift, "digital assets" have...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 15, 2013 | Estate Planning
Since 2001, there have been many changes to federal tax laws regarding estates. In the complicated world of estate planning, the focus has been on exemption amounts and the tax rate above it, even in New Jersey. From 2001 to 2010, the exemption rate continually rose...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents may be interested in to hear that in 2012, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor and real estate developer passed away, leaving no relatives and no heirs. He also apparently did no estate planning - and left an estate worth nearly $40 million. A...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 10, 2013 | Estate Planning
Some people think that only "old" people die, or that estate planning is unnecessary for the young. On the contrary, estate planning is essential for people of all ages. An estate plan will help ensure that a person's wishes are respected should the person pass away...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 5, 2013 | Estate Planning
It's important for New Jersey residents to plan how their estates will be distributed when the time comes, but many of them may not know the importance of the estate planning process. Without a solid estate plan, their children don't always know what assets they own,...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 3, 2013 | Estate Planning
A unique trend is emerging among Baby Boomers as they plan for retirement. Many are now attempting to position themselves through a process known as Medicaid planning to be more likely to qualify to receive Medicaid while still preserving their assets.Medicaid, a...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 25, 2013 | Estate Planning
In April, a 43-year-old Matawan resident appeared in court to plead guilty to numerous charges, including several counts of attempted impersonation and theft by deception. The charges arose out of the man's impersonation of an 87-year-old woman's nephew. He then used...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 22, 2013 | Estate Planning
When New Jersey residents consider filing for bankruptcy, one of the things they should evaluate before filing is whether or not they have any trusts. This is important because some trusts can be used to pay creditors during a bankruptcy. Therefore, even if someone...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
Estate planning experts have been watching the developments over budget and taxation policy in view of the recent "fiscal cliff" issue. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has provided some clarity on estate planning issues, but those concerned with wills, trusts...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 24, 2013 | Estate Planning
When planning an estate, most people automatically think of the very rich since the exemption for an estate tax is more than $5 million. However, an estate tax is not the only issue involved in estate planning. Most people, no matter their social status, need to make...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 17, 2013 | Estate Planning
Over the years, the American people have moved huge portions of their lives to the Internet. From socializing with friends and business associates to shopping and banking, people spend a great deal of time on the Internet. As part of this shift, "digital assets" have...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 15, 2013 | Estate Planning
Since 2001, there have been many changes to federal tax laws regarding estates. In the complicated world of estate planning, the focus has been on exemption amounts and the tax rate above it, even in New Jersey. From 2001 to 2010, the exemption rate continually rose...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents may be interested in to hear that in 2012, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor and real estate developer passed away, leaving no relatives and no heirs. He also apparently did no estate planning - and left an estate worth nearly $40 million. A...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 10, 2013 | Estate Planning
Some people think that only "old" people die, or that estate planning is unnecessary for the young. On the contrary, estate planning is essential for people of all ages. An estate plan will help ensure that a person's wishes are respected should the person pass away...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 5, 2013 | Estate Planning
It's important for New Jersey residents to plan how their estates will be distributed when the time comes, but many of them may not know the importance of the estate planning process. Without a solid estate plan, their children don't always know what assets they own,...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | May 3, 2013 | Estate Planning
A unique trend is emerging among Baby Boomers as they plan for retirement. Many are now attempting to position themselves through a process known as Medicaid planning to be more likely to qualify to receive Medicaid while still preserving their assets.Medicaid, a...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 25, 2013 | Estate Planning
In April, a 43-year-old Matawan resident appeared in court to plead guilty to numerous charges, including several counts of attempted impersonation and theft by deception. The charges arose out of the man's impersonation of an 87-year-old woman's nephew. He then used...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 22, 2013 | Estate Planning
When New Jersey residents consider filing for bankruptcy, one of the things they should evaluate before filing is whether or not they have any trusts. This is important because some trusts can be used to pay creditors during a bankruptcy. Therefore, even if someone...
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 12, 2013 | Estate Planning
Estate planning experts have been watching the developments over budget and taxation policy in view of the recent "fiscal cliff" issue. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 has provided some clarity on estate planning issues, but those concerned with wills, trusts...
