Dear “Ask The Attorney”: My lawyer did not date my will and said it doesn’t need one. Is that correct? I went to the bank and got a notarized statement that my will was made on that date, am I covered? Uncle Ed Our guest blogger is Gary R. Botwinick, […]
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I Haven’t Filed Taxes In Three Years And I Am Worried?
February 23, 2012 | by Einhorn BarbaritoDear “Ask the Attorney”: I know that April 15th is right around the corner and my 2011 income tax return is due. However, I don’t know what to do since I haven’t filed a return for 2009 and 2010. It seems to have simply gotten away from me. What do […]
Estate Tax Changes – A Planning Opportunity
March 11, 2011 | by Gary BotwinickEstate Tax Changes – A Planning Opportunity.pdf
Reasons To Leave New Jersey That Have Nothing To Do With Reality TV
August 11, 2010 | by Gary BotwinickAs previously discussed on this blog, in addition to the federal estate tax, the State of New Jersey imposes its own estate tax on inpidual estates larger than $675,000. In client meetings, we spend a lot of time discussing and developing solutions that revolve around the New Jersey estate tax. At the end of this discussion, clients usually say something along the lines of “isn’t there an easier way?” My answer is always simple: “yes, you can become a resident of a state without a state estate tax.” Now, for most people, leaving the state is not an option, but to be a resident of a state for estate tax purposes, you only have to reside in that state for 6 months and 1 day. So if you’ve ever considered a beach house in Florida or a ski cabin