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Rumson 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).

Cosner Law Group

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  • Serving Rumson, NJ and Monmouth County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Our firm has provided legal services in Central New Jersey for over 30 years. We are dedicated to providing our clients with high quality representation at a reasonable cost.

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Staci A. Cosner
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Vanarelli & Li LLC

4.7
11 Reviews

  • Serving Rumson, NJ and Monmouth County, New Jersey

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • New Jersey Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate, Social Security, Medicaid, Will Contests, Litigation and Special Needs Lawyers

  • Estate Planning LawyersMedicaid and Public Benefits Planning, Special Needs and Disability Planning, and 31 more

Donald D. Vanarelli
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Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC

4.4
25 Reviews

  • Serving Rumson, NJ and Monmouth 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 Rumson, NJ and Monmouth 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Elder Law, and 13 more

Timothy Petrin
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Rehrer & Rehrer Attorneys at Law

4.2
24 Reviews

  • Serving Rumson, NJ and Monmouth 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

  • Estate Planning LawyersAlimony and Child Support, Domestic Violence, and 9 more

Victoria L. Rehrer
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Salzer & Salzer, LLC

4.8
13 Reviews

  • Serving Rumson, NJ and Monmouth 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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The Law Offices of George J. Mardinly

  • Rumson, NJ 07760

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I have a 5 year old quit claim deed, signed and notorized, but not yet recorded...Does Medicaid Look Back start on the date the deed was notarized...

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
A deed has no legal effect until it is delivered.  Recording is the best evidence of recording.  If the recording date falls withing the 60 month Medicaid lookback period, the transfer might well be seen as a transfer for less than fair market value in an attempt to qualify for Medicaid. Please also note that in most states a quitclaim deed does not transfer title.  It is merely a public acknowledgement of an agreement to quit making whatever claim the maker may have to land, often to an easement over land.
A deed has no legal effect until it is delivered.  Recording is the best evidence of recording.  If the recording date falls withing the 60 month Medicaid lookback period, the transfer might well be seen as a transfer for less than fair market value in an attempt to qualify for Medicaid. Please also note that in most states a quitclaim deed does not transfer title.  It is merely a public acknowledgement of an agreement to quit making whatever claim the maker may have to land, often to an easement over land.
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What makes up the net value of an estate. Is it only the monies that enter in and out of the estate account

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
For estate tax purposes, this amount would be included in the estate value.  the exemption in New Jersey is any amount  under the total of $675,000.  If the estate is over that amount, estate taxes are due.
For estate tax purposes, this amount would be included in the estate value.  the exemption in New Jersey is any amount  under the total of $675,000.  If the estate is over that amount, estate taxes are due.
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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

Diana L. Anderson
Answered by attorney Diana L. Anderson
Estate Planning lawyer at Diana L. Anderson
She should probably hire an attorney to help her because there may be liens or other encumbrances on property that were done without her knowledge.  for the most part, she might be able to avoid paying the charges, and have her husband's estate declared to be "insolvent" and discharge the debt of the estate in a manner similar to a bankruptcy discharge.  The ability to do that is going to depend on what assets are in the estate, what things, if any she owned jointly, and the nature of the debt. 
She should probably hire an attorney to help her because there may be liens or other encumbrances on property that were done without her knowledge.  for the most part, she might be able to avoid paying the charges, and have her husband's estate declared to be "insolvent" and discharge the debt of the estate in a manner similar to a bankruptcy discharge.  The ability to do that is going to depend on what assets are in the estate, what things, if any she owned jointly, and the nature of the debt. 
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