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Can an illegal immigrant inherit a portion of a nj pension?

Asked on Jan 20th, 2016 on Estate Planning - New Jersey
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I would like to leave part of my nj pension to an illegal immigrant.
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Elder Law Attorney serving Toms River, NJ
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I have never heard of any case where a person's immigration status prevents them from being able to inherit something from an estate.  The problem the person is going to have is needing a Social Security number or other idetnifying information to be able to cliam the inheritance, and pay potential taxes on it.  you might be better served leaving a different asset to the person.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2016 at 6:50 AM

Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship

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