According to N.J.A.C. 10:49-14.1 (n) (1), the State of New Jersey is not allowed to impose a Medicaid lien against a life estate. According to both federal and state law, the State of New Jersey is required to impose a…
Category: Estate Planning
Problems When Life Estate Is Sold During a Person’s Lifetime
What happens if the property is sold during the lifetime of the parent? Many individuals protect their home from Medicaid and the cost of long-term care by transferring their property to a family member but retaining a life estate interest. …
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Estate Tax Exemption Increases for 2021
There is a federal estate tax that applies to those estates that are worth a significant amount. The exemption from the federal estate tax has increased continuously since 2002. Prior to 2002, the exemption from the federal estate tax was…
Remote Notary Law
Governor Murphy has signed a bill into law that now allows for remote notarial acts during the coronavirus pandemic emergency. This new law is effective immediately and will continue to be valid until the rescission of Governor Murphy’s Executive Order…
Seek Legal Advice before Gifting Assets
If significant assets are transferred to a child, then there will be a tax and estate planning ramifications from the transaction. The transfer of funds may prevent the parent from obtaining Medicaid assistance to pay for needed long-term care. In…
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