Transferring Mortgaged Real Property after Death
Mortgage debt can complicate bequests of real property in ways most people haven’t considered. These complications are manageable if you [...]
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07, 2017
Isn’t There Already A Law That Leaves Everything To My Spouse And Kids?
Many people think that if they die while they are married, everything they own automatically goes to their spouse or [...]
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07, 2017
Estate Planning for Parents of Adult Children
Even the best prepared parents don’t always recognize the need to reassess estate plans and property ownership when a child [...]
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07, 2017
How Medicare and Employer Coverage Coordinate
Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It [...]
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07, 2017
Owe Back Taxes? The IRS May Grant You Uncollectible Status
Sometimes seniors find themselves owing past-due federal taxes they cannot afford to pay. Although notices from the IRS can be [...]
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07, 2017
Are Trusts Still Useful If the Estate Tax Is Repealed?
With Republicans in control of Congress and the presidency, there is talk of eliminating the federal estate tax. In 2017 the [...]
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07, 2017
Relief From Medicare’s Part B Late-Enrollment Penalty Offered to Some
Medicare is offering relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through [...]
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07, 2017
Tips for Working with a Law Firm
Get the Most Out of Your Work with Your Lawyer When you hire an attorney for estate planning, help with [...]
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06, 2017
The sun has risen again. How you and your family can benefit from a (legal) late portability election.
The concept of “portability” is still relatively new in the law of estate planning, having become available only after 2011. [...]
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06, 2017
Avoid Multi-State Probate Pitfalls with a Comprehensive Estate Plan
Traveling between New York and New Jersey is a routine matter for many local residents. It’s even common to live [...]