How to Clear the NJ Death Tax Lien Before Selling Inherited Property
New Jersey places an automatic death tax lien on all real property at the moment of death. Here's exactly how to clear it — and which form you need based on your beneficiary class.
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How to File the NJ Inheritance Tax Return (IT-R) Without an Attorney
The NJ IT-R inheritance tax return can be filed by an executor without an attorney for most uncontested estates. Here's the complete step-by-step process and when you actually need legal help.
NJ Inheritance Tax Guide vs TurboTax and Nolo: What National Tax Software Actually Covers
Comparing a New Jersey-specific inheritance tax guide against TurboTax, Nolo, and national tax platforms. What each covers — and where each leaves NJ executors stranded.
NJ Estate Tax vs Inheritance Tax: What Actually Applies to Your Estate in 2026
New Jersey's estate tax was repealed in 2018. The inheritance tax is still active and aggressively enforced. Here's exactly what applies — and what doesn't — after a death in NJ.
Alternatives to Hiring a NJ Estate Tax Attorney for Inheritance Tax
New Jersey executors can often handle inheritance tax filing without an attorney. Here are the real alternatives — what each covers, what each costs, and when you genuinely need legal help.
Best NJ Inheritance Tax Guide for Class C Beneficiaries: Siblings and In-Laws Facing the IT-R
Class C beneficiaries — siblings, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law — face 11%–16% NJ inheritance tax with only a $25,000 exemption. Here's what you actually need to navigate it.
Best NJ Estate Tax Guide for Executors Facing Medicaid Estate Recovery
New Jersey's MERP pursues recovery from estates of Medicaid recipients over 55, including non-probate assets. Here's what executors need to know before distributing anything.
NJ Inheritance Tax Return Form IT-R: How to File It
When to file Form IT-R, what it covers, key deductions, the 8-month deadline, and how to avoid personal liability as a NJ executor.
New Jersey Estate Tax Repeal: What It Means for Your Estate Now
New Jersey eliminated its estate tax in 2018. Learn what replaced it, how the NJ inheritance tax still applies, and what executors owe today.
Executor Duties in New Jersey: A Step-by-Step Checklist
What executors must do after a New Jersey death — probate filing, tax deadlines, bank waivers, creditor claims, and personal liability risks.