“Leave a Legacy” – Beneficiary Designation on your Retirement Plan
Published in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation newsletter. By Parag Patel Esq. Your largest asset may be your retirement plan. But did you know that your retirement plan can be taxed TWICE at your death? When you plan your estate,
Supplemental Needs Trusts
Supplemental Needs Trusts, also called a special needs trust, is a trust in the United States that is designed to provide benefits to, and protect the assets of, physically disabled or mentally disabled persons and still allow such persons to
Problems with Joint Tenancy Property
Could joint tenancy, one of the most common forms of holding title to assets, lead to an estate planning disaster for your heirs? Joint tenancy, often called “joint tenants with right of survivorship,” is a form of holding equal interests
The Expensive NJ Inheritance and Estate Tax
Inheritance and Estate Tax New Jersey imposes a transfer Inheritance Tax, at graduated rates, on property having a total value of $500 or more which passes from a decedent to a beneficiary. If a decedent’s death occurs on or after
2008 New Year’s Resolutions: Keep your estate planning on the right track
Here are 10 things you can do in 2008 to keep your estate planning on the right track. 1) Last Will and Testament Make sure you have an up-to-date, professionally-prepared Will and/or Living Trust. Keep the original in a safe