A Trust can Qualify for a Section 121 Deduction (For Sale of a Personal Residence)
Typically, people take it for granted that there will not be any tax when they sell their personal residence. Technically, there is a tax, but the government also offers a limited exclusion under Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code. For individuals who sell their primary residence, you can exclude the first $250,000 of gain. […]
Using Revocable Trusts to Prevent Elder Fraud
There are many schools of thoughts on the use of Revocable Trusts, also know as Living Trusts or Grantor Trusts. Some attorneys love them as a way to avoid probate; others, including myself, are more hesitant to recommend them. My hesitancy in using them stems from the fact that in New Jersey probate is usually […]