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Jackson 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).

Diana L. Anderson

4.8
38 Reviews

  • Serving Jackson, NJ and Ocean County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • I am a Certified Elder Law Attorney, with over 20 years of experience assisting the elderly and disabled with legal issues, administration of estates and estate planning. I can... Read More

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Diana Anderson
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Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC

4.4
25 Reviews

  • Serving Jackson, NJ and Ocean County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • When you are faced with a legal matter, you’re faced with a journey. The attorneys at Maggs McDermott & DiCicco are dedicated to helping you navigate that journey, providing... Read More

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Jaimee Nadell
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The Law Offices of James J. Curry, Jr., LLM

4.7
19 Reviews

  • Serving Jackson, NJ and Ocean County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated personal injury lawyers in Towns River NJ explore every resource and option available and bring utmost attention and compassion to each... Read More

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Timothy Petrin
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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

4.7
257 Reviews

  • Serving Jackson, NJ and Ocean County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 24 lawyers4 awards

  • Trusted authorities on New Jersey Divorce and Family Law. Guidance and experience that you can rely upon.

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Thomas J. Bean
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Salzer & Salzer, LLC

4.8
13 Reviews

  • Serving Jackson, NJ and Ocean County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • We provide an honest assessment of cases, whether good or bad. We return phone calls promptly and perform all work with the highest level of care and attention to detail.

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Karen Bevill Salzer
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Rehrer & Rehrer Attorneys at Law

4.2
24 Reviews

  • Serving Jackson, NJ and Ocean County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • New Jersey Family Law Attorneys To address all of your legal requirements, you need the assistance of a legal team that works to achieve the best possible results in your case. Our... Read More

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Law Office of Jennifer L. Jack, LLC

  • 614 Oakwood Ave., Jackson, NJ 08527

Gertner Mandel, LLC

  • 1215 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527

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Ely Laniado

  • 19 N. County Line Rd., Ste. 2, Jackson, NJ 08527-1255

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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.

Townhouse in my name only

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
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If you put your husband's name on the deed you can do it as joint tenants with right of survivoship.  That way the townshouse will pass to himautomoatically upon your deaht, and will pass to you automatically upon his death.  Without changing the deed, the property will not pass automatically to him on your death even though you are husband and wife.  
If you put your husband's name on the deed you can do it as joint tenants with right of survivoship.  That way the townshouse will pass to himautomoatically upon your deaht, and will pass to you automatically upon his death.  Without changing the deed, the property will not pass automatically to him on your death even though you are husband and wife.  
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Can a child avoid estate and inheritance taxes in the state of New Jersey by becoming a co-owner of a house while the parent is still alive?

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First you have to look at the total value of the estate.  Estate tax is imposed on estates with a total value over $675,000.  You look at all of the assets in the estate and then deduct certain costs and expenses like funeral costs, attorney's fees, etc.  If the total amount remaining after the deductions is over $675,000 then you will pay tax.  If you become a joint owner of the house, then when you sell it you will pay capital gains tax on the difference between the sales price and the price your mother bought the house for in the 1980.  Balancing those two taxes out, I would say leave the house in mom's name and pay the estate tax - its less than you will pay in capital gains.  You will not pay inheritance taxes because you are Class A beneficiaries as children of the decedent.  
First you have to look at the total value of the estate.  Estate tax is imposed on estates with a total value over $675,000.  You look at all of the assets in the estate and then deduct certain costs and expenses like funeral costs, attorney's fees, etc.  If the total amount remaining after the deductions is over $675,000 then you will pay tax.  If you become a joint owner of the house, then when you sell it you will pay capital gains tax on the difference between the sales price and the price your mother bought the house for in the 1980.  Balancing those two taxes out, I would say leave the house in mom's name and pay the estate tax - its less than you will pay in capital gains.  You will not pay inheritance taxes because you are Class A beneficiaries as children of the decedent.  
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My mother and father own a house and a small commercial property. My mother passed away in 2012. Should I have filed probate paperwork on my mom?

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When your mother passed away, if she and your dad owned the properties jointly, then it all passes to your mother immediately.  After you have probated your father's estate, and you want to either sell the properties or change the deeds you will only need to show your mother's death certificate to prove that  they were married, and title passed to your dad on your mother's death.
When your mother passed away, if she and your dad owned the properties jointly, then it all passes to your mother immediately.  After you have probated your father's estate, and you want to either sell the properties or change the deeds you will only need to show your mother's death certificate to prove that  they were married, and title passed to your dad on your mother's death.
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