All their lives, people might be so focused on acquiring wealth and making sure that they have something to pass on to children and loved ones. The problem is that many of these individuals have not engaged in estate planning, which means all that they've worked for...
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Life insurance policy an important part of estate planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 14, 2014 | Estate Planning
When people are young, they typically are more focused on keeping their jobs and caring for their families than on preparing for death. After all, for many, death is likely decades away. However, some people may unexpectedly come face-to-face with death today, too. It...
Don’t forget about New Jersey estate tax when planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 8, 2014 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
The federal estate tax exemption for 2014 is an impressive $5.34 million. Many New Jersey residents believe their estate plans can now be simplified since the majority of people's estates will never reach that level. People believe their estate tax exposure is small,...
Is it possible to avoid probate without a will?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Mar 6, 2014 | Probate
When considering their estate planning needs, many people who do not have significant financial holdings assume that they have no need for many of the tools offered within the estate planning process. It is true that individuals with a low net worth can avoid probate...
Estate planning must include medical care decisions
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Feb 28, 2014 | Estate Planning
No one looks forward to planning for their own end-of-life needs, and for reasons that are entirely understandable. Estate planning forces us to confront our own mortality, which is difficult for many people to take on. However, there are important aspects of one's...
Check facility ranking during nursing home planning
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Feb 26, 2014 | Medicaid Planning / Nursing Home Planning
For New Jersey families who are looking into their options for late-life care facilities, there are a number of tools and resources available. One of those lies in the yearly ranking of nursing homes conducted by U.S. News and World Report. The annual evaluation is...
Estate planning regarding foreign nationals
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Feb 21, 2014 | Estate Planning
The vast majority of estate planning advice is tailored to a family in which all members are American citizens. When an individual is married to a foreign national, things typically become a bit more complicated. The same applies to a New Jersey couple in which both...
Lending to family can be good estate planning tactic
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Feb 19, 2014 | Estate Planning
As the economy continues on a slow path toward recovery, many young families are struggling to move ahead with their lives in the manner they once intended. Loans are increasingly harder to come by, especially for those just starting out in life. In such cases, many...
Medicaid planning must be realistic
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Feb 14, 2014 | Medicaid Planning / Nursing Home Planning
For many in New Jersey, estate planning includes an estimation of how Medicaid will factor into one's later years. Medicaid provides many services to the American elderly population, such as covering the cost of doctor visits, medical procedures and medications....
Estate planning 101: Why you need a will
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Feb 12, 2014 | Estate Planning
Very few New Jersey residents relish the thought of planning for the end of their lives. However, estate planning is a serious matter, and there is a real and pressing need to complete this process in a timely manner. Failing to do so can leave loved ones with little...