When a New Jersey resident remarries, he or she will take on a new set of family relationships. It is not uncommon for married couples to have a blend of stepchildren and shared children, as well as any number of connections to extended family members. This can create...
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Creating a simple estate plan for your pet
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 16, 2015 | Estate Planning
The bulk of estate planning efforts are rightfully focused on passing down accumulated wealth to one's chosen heirs. For many in New Jersey, a different type of relationship is often overlooked when considering these matters. Pet owners very often forget to create a...
Estate planning mistakes older people make
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 13, 2015 | Estate Planning
While it is never a good idea to make sweeping generalizations about groups of people, there are often important lessons to be learned by the choices made by others. When it comes to estate planning, there seem to be certain mistakes that older people make when...
Asset protection and nursing home care
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 11, 2015 | Asset Protection
When structuring an estate plan, the primary focus of many New Jersey residents is a smooth transition of wealth to the loved ones left behind. In many cases, this is a surviving spouse, who will be entrusted to pass on any remaining assets to children and...
Estate planning across the decades
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 9, 2015 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
As a New Jersey resident ages, he or she will have different estate planning needs. Understanding those needs can help ensure that a proper estate planning approach is put to use, and that one's needs are being properly addressed. While there is no such thing as an...
Asset protection by way of a revocable living trust
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 3, 2015 | Asset Protection
When considering estate planning options, New Jersey families are confronted with a large volume of choices, the details of which can be confusing. For most people, estate planning comes down to a few simple goals: asset protection, the smooth transfer of wealth from...
Family-owned businesses and estate tax planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jul 1, 2015 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
For many generations, families in New Jersey and across the nation have turned to their family business as a means of passing down wealth from one generation to the next. Through careful planning, families can use their businesses as a means of portability, giving...
How to avoid estate tax and give to charity
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Jun 26, 2015 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
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...
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...