Estate & Inheritance Taxes
New York and New Jersey: Estate and Inheritance Taxes
The Kridel Law Group provides two major services in the area of estate planning and administration for our clients:
- Careful creation of robust estate plans that minimize exposure to estate taxes, inheritance taxes and gift taxes
- Aggressive use of our attorneys' trial skills in probate and estate litigation to fight unfair levying of estate taxes
The Kridel Law Group: Clifton, New Jersey, and Manhattan
At The Kridel Law Group, we have built a team of lawyers whose qualifications are world-class. Founding attorney James Kridel has an advanced degree in tax law, and several attorneys who work closely with the firm are certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as civil trial law attorneys.
Our qualifications enable us to handle complex questions regarding inheritance and estate taxes with relative ease. We are known for our ability to explain complex taxation problems in clear language. We are also known for developing sophisticated, effective strategies to minimize exposure to inheritance and estate taxes. Contact us to schedule a consultation at either our Manhattan or our Clifton, New Jersey, office.
Federal Estate Tax Exemptions
Because of fluctuations in the tax laws, we predict that 2010 and 2011 are going to be active and uncertain years for estate litigation on topics relating to estate and gift taxes.
For deaths occurring in 2010, the federal estate tax has been repealed, and there will be no limit to the amount of assets that can pass free of estate tax. For deaths occurring in 2011 and later years, the exemption will be $1 million for assets passed to people other than spouses. The unlimited marital deduction means any assets left to a spouse will not be taxed.
Inheritance Taxes
New Jersey is one of only a few states that has an inheritance tax. The tax is based on the relationship between the deceased person and the proposed heir. Children, spouses, parents, grandchildren, other lineal descendants and charities are exempt from the inheritance tax. Friends, relatives including brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and some others do have to pay an inheritance tax.
The Kridel Law Group has enjoyed significant success using estate litigation to roll back unfair inheritance and estate taxes. Make an appointment with a lawyer in our Clifton, New Jersey, or Manhattan office. Call toll free (888) 880-6131 or use our online contact form to schedule a consultation.
