Fiscal Cliff Compromise Provides Estate Tax Clarity
The so-called “fiscal cliff” included changes to the estate tax that would have been devastating for many. If no deal
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New Year’s Resolution: Talk to an Estate Planning Lawyer
Each year many of us make resolutions that we intend to make good on once the holiday season has come
Read MoreWhen Is $471 Million Not Enough?
A lot of people would say that you have paid more than your share of estate taxes if you wind
Read MoreGift Tax Exclusion Plummets in 2013
We would like to pass along a reminder about the pending changes to the unified gift/estate tax parameters. A very
Read MoreA Look at Spousal Estate Tax Exemption
We would like to provide some clarity with regard to the spousal estate tax exemption at the federal level. If
Read MoreA Look at Cash Gifts From a Tax Perspective
Estate planning attorneys are often asked questions about how gifts are taxed. We would like to take a brief look
Read MoreDon’t Overlook Death Taxes on the State Level
Taxation is a threat to the wealth that you have been able to accumulate throughout your life. There are some
Read MoreProperty Taxes: Stay Current to Avoid Tax Liens
Living in the state of New Jersey has many advantages as we all know. However, we are subject to some
Read MoreAs New Year Approaches QPRT May Provide Solution
At the beginning of next year the estate tax exclusion is being reduced from $5.12 million to just $1 million.
Read MoreIndirect Giving Can Provide Tax Savings
It is sometimes said that no good deed goes unpunished and this would seem to apply to gift giving in
Read MoreCandidates Will Invariably Talk Taxes
During the midterm election year of 2010 the Bush era tax cuts were scheduled to expire. This became an issue
Read MoreCan You Use Your Late Spouse’s Estate Tax Exclusion?
To be optimally prepared for the future you must inventory your assets to gain an understanding of the value of
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