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North Plainfield Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law

3.9
7 Reviews

  • Serving North Plainfield, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Patricia A. Mack Attorney at Law offers exceptional and compassionate legal assistance in the ares of Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Custody Modifications, Child... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Divorce, and 14 more

Patricia A. Mack
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Whitlock Canter LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving North Plainfield, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • At Whitlock Canter LLC, we focus our practice on estate planning and estate administration services. We can help you protect your hard-earned assets and pass them on to your loved... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Estate Administration, and 13 more

Jonathan D. Canter
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Kearns Rotolo Law

4.9
126 Reviews

  • Serving North Plainfield, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Experienced Attorneys Dedicated to Finding Effective Resolutions to Clients' Legal Matters Involving Divorce & Family Law, Accidents & Injuries, Criminal Defense, DUI... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdoption Law, Alimony, and 79 more

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Charles Rifici
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Lanza Law Firm LLP

4.4
1 Review

  • Serving North Plainfield, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Lanza Law Firm LLP assists with numerous legal challenges, including Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Head Spinal Injuries and Wrongful Death issues. From our office in South... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Wills, and 29 more

Kenneth W. Thomas
Associate
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Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C.

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  • Serving North Plainfield, NJ and Somerset County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

  • New Jersey Attorneys in Princeton. Mason, Griffin & Pierson has been serving Central New Jersey since 1955. The firm's long tenure has allowed it to play an important role... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Litigation, and 1 more

Valerie L. Howe
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can my 83 yr old transfer her assets to her children money and home to reduce the tax liability

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
It is not possible to answer this based on the information given.  If you are trying to avoid estate taxes, the money will be drawn back into the estate, if the person dies within 3 years o the gift.  In order to avoid the taxes, the person must give up all indicia of ownership of the asset.  I prefer to let elderly people keep their assets to pay for their own care instead of worrying about taxes.  estate taxes will nt be inucrred unless the estate is over $675,000
It is not possible to answer this based on the information given.  If you are trying to avoid estate taxes, the money will be drawn back into the estate, if the person dies within 3 years o the gift.  In order to avoid the taxes, the person must give up all indicia of ownership of the asset.  I prefer to let elderly people keep their assets to pay for their own care instead of worrying about taxes.  estate taxes will nt be inucrred unless the estate is over $675,000
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Must a POA disclose financial info to family memebers

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
Maybe - it depends on what the end result is.  If the person dies, and another person takes over as the Executor of the estate, then the executor may ask for an accounting of what the POA was used for.  It doesn't necessarily need to be disclosed unless someone asks for it. 
Maybe - it depends on what the end result is.  If the person dies, and another person takes over as the Executor of the estate, then the executor may ask for an accounting of what the POA was used for.  It doesn't necessarily need to be disclosed unless someone asks for it. 
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My firends husband died recently and she has found out that he owes over $600,000 to various companies. For example, he had brorowed $ 10,000 from

William R. Pelger
Answered by attorney William R. Pelger
Estate Planning lawyer at Pelger Law
She should hire a NJ estate lawyer. No, she should not be liable unless she co-signed. An estate may need to be opened. If there are insufficient assets of the husband to pay the debts, the court will discharge the claims. 
She should hire a NJ estate lawyer. No, she should not be liable unless she co-signed. An estate may need to be opened. If there are insufficient assets of the husband to pay the debts, the court will discharge the claims. 
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