Morris, Downing, Sherred LLP

Morris, Downing, Sherred LLP

Sussex County Personal Injury Attorneys | Family Law Lawyers Newton NJ

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Minimizing Estate Taxes

New Jersey Estate Tax Planning Lawyers

At its heart, estate planning is all about minimizing estate taxes for your spouse, children and other heirs to your estate. Understanding the best legal options to help you avoid paying excessive taxes requires comprehensive knowledge of federal and New Jersey state law. It also requires taking time to understand your family’s objectives in the present and the future.

You Don’t Have To Let Estate Taxes Ruin Your Family’s Financial Future

At Morris, Downing & Sherred, we have been finding creative legal solutions to help families reach their estate planning goals for more than 100 years. We are recognized by legal professionals and satisfied clients throughout northern New Jersey for our personalized services and customized solutions.

We will help you decide what options are best for you to help you minimize estate taxes and maximize the legacy you leave behind:

  • Joint wills and pour-over wills
  • Credit shelter trusts, disclaimer trusts and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts
  • Special needs trusts for loved ones
  • Charitable giving
  • Estate and probate administration

Are You Ready To Establish A Family Gifting Program?

Our attorneys have decades of experience in serving their clients with personalized estate planning in the Sussex County area and throughout the surrounding region. We find creative, customized solutions to help you help your family now, while minimizing your tax burden.

Experience. Dedication. Results.

Contact Morris, Downing & Sherred

Contact us at our Newton offices or call us at 973-383-2700 and learn more about how we can help you.

Practice Areas

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  • Medical Malpractice
  • Real Estate
  • New Jersey DUI Lawyers
  • Workers’ Compensation
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Latest Blog Posts

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  • The Duty of New Jersey Business Owners in Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents

Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP | 1 Main Street, P.O. Box 67 | Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: 973-383-2700 | Fax: 973-383-3510

1 Main Street
P.O. Box 67
Newton, NJ 07860

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