The federal government has an estate tax that applies to estates that are worth a significant amount. New Jersey used to have an estate tax but it was phased out. In 2017 the exemption from the New Jersey estate tax…
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IRS Increases Annual Exclusion for Gifts
If you provide too much money as a gift to someone during a year then you may have to file a gift tax return with the IRS. The gift tax return is known as Form 709. If the total gifts…
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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Medicaid Laws Allow the Transfer of Assets to a Disabled Individual
An individual who requires long-term care will be eligible for Medicaid if the assets are spent down to less than $2,000. There are both federal and state Medicaid laws, however, that prevent a person from gifting assets to family members…
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Medicaid Changes Penalty for Gifts
If a person provides gifts within five years of a Medicaid application then he or she will be denied Medicaid assistance for a period of time known as the penalty period. The penalty period is calculated by taking the value…
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