For many New Jersey parents, treating each of their children fairly and equally is something of a balancing act. The same can be true within estate planning, when parents must consider the long-term financial needs of their children when making decisions concerning...
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Seemingly simple estate planning guidelines
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 17, 2014 | Estate Planning
Perhaps the biggest step in completing one's estate plan is simply making the decision to move forward with the process. Once that step has been made, the rest of the process is simply a matter of details. There are certain aspects of estate planning that seem to be...
New Jersey inheritors need to know inheritance tax realities
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 13, 2014 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
It is not unusual for someone in New Jersey to become the inheritor of real estate or other related assets. In fact, it is quite common that, when someone dies, their property is inherited by someone else. In this case, there are inheritance tax realities that should...
Proper estate planning can provide peace of mind
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 11, 2014 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents, just like others, often think there is a lot of time to get involved in estate planning. However, because the future is a mystery to us all, there is no better time than the present to properly implement estate planning in order to control what...
A foundational estate plan can provide solid asset protection
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 5, 2014 | Asset Protection
Virtually all New Jersey residents understand that they need some basic form of estate plan in order to provide guidance for those that they will eventually leave behind. In terms of asset protection and advance planning, a foundational estate plan is the best tool...
Steps to successful estate planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Apr 3, 2014 | Estate Planning
When considering how to structure their estate plan, many in New Jersey are simply unsure where to begin. This is especially true for individuals who have no estate planning experience, and for whom the array of choices may feel daunting. In reality, however, the...
We can learn from high-profile estate planning mistakes
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 29, 2014 | Estate Planning
Many Americans have the enviable ability to learn from the mistakes made by others, and apply that knowledge to their own lives. In this way, we can often avoid making similar mistakes, which can save a great deal of time, money and effort. When it comes to estate...
Estate Planning: Time is of the essence
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 27, 2014 | Estate Planning
When it comes to planning one's estate, it often seems as though tomorrow is an excellent time to begin. The urge to delay this important task can be based on a number of factors, not the least of which is a lack of desire to consider one's own demise. However, estate...
Even a simple estate plan could need a ‘tune-up’
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 21, 2014 | Estate Planning
Many New Jersey residents complete their estate planning documents and then set them aside, comforted by the fact that they have taken the steps necessary to ensure that their wishes are followed by those they will eventually leave behind. However, even the most...
Estate planning should focus on living, now and in the future
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
For many in New Jersey, the prospect of planning their estate involves the uncomfortable matter of confronting their eventual death. However, this is a very narrow view of a very broad topic, and one that is not particularly productive. Estate planning is ultimately...