New Jersey residents who are older sometimes end up developing Alzheimer's disease, and as the population continues to age, the number of Americans with this disease is expected to rise. Currently, more than five million people have Alzheimer's, and the rate of...
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Estate planning is not just for the wealthy
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 17, 2013 | Estate Planning
When most New Jersey residents consider estate planning, they usually think about wealthy people with considerable assets to protect and high powered legal teams to provide that protection. However, making estate decisions earlier rather than later makes sense for...
Estate planning a kind move to make for New Jersey families
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 11, 2013 | Estate Planning
One of the most thoughtful acts that an older person in New Jersey can take part in for his or her family is to relieve them of the stress and heartache that comes with having to figure out their dying wishes. Estate planning is not always comfortable for the person...
What happens if witnesses to a will signed long ago?
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 9, 2013 | Probate
New Jersey residents looking pass on their estates after they die may have made wills that they wish to be upheld. However, depending on how long ago the wills were written, witnesses may need to be tracked down to confirm that they witnessed the signing. This is the...
NJ residents need estate planning now more than ever
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 6, 2013 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents may be interested in learning how some information may affect them as far as estate planning is concerned. Many people may believe they do not need estate planning because their estates are not large enough to be affected by federal taxes....
IRS issues new guidance for same-sex married couples
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Sep 4, 2013 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
New Jersey same-sex couples may be interested in new policies from the Internal Revenue Service that may open up new avenues for smart estate planning. The Treasury Department announced on Aug. 29 that the IRS will now recognize legal same-sex marriages for the...
Making estate planning easier
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Aug 30, 2013 | Estate Planning
Estate planning has become one of the more complex financial processes for some people. Traditionally, estate planning mostly consisted of getting your financial affairs ready to take care of your family after your death. However, now it has expanded to serve other...
Understanding probate is key to saving money
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Aug 28, 2013 | Probate
New Jersey residents might benefit from understanding probate procedures before spending money in an attempt to avoid it. The probate process in New Jersey is simpler than it is in other states, and it usually requires filing an easy application in order to designate...
How the new estate tax works
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Aug 23, 2013 | Inheritance And Estate Tax
Many New Jersey residents may be wondering about how the recent changes to law relating to estate taxes, also known as the "death tax," may affect them. The good news is that the majority of people will not be impacted by changes to the estate tax, and a large number...
Executors have a big job
On Behalf of The Manna Helmy Law Group | Aug 20, 2013 | Probate
According to an expert from New Jersey Today, naming an executor for one's estate is one of the most important decisions that a person can make. After all, someone must remain behind when they die in order to settle their affairs. Many people consider being the...