Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

If each spouse of a married couple dies on the same day, but at different times. Do I have to file two separate estate returns?


Asked on 9/26/10, 2:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Yes, if appliacble [e.g. in NJ if the value of the estate exceeds $675,000] each spouse's estate must file an estate tax return...There is no "joint" filing for married couples when it comes to the estate tax.

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Answered on 10/01/10, 2:41 pm


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