QUESTION
Inheritance tax on illegitimate children
Asked on May 30th, 2014 on Wills and Probate - New Jersey
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Hello, I had a child out of wedlock 37 years ago. I had no contact with her for the first 7 years of her life but since we have had a good relationship. I paid CS, her college, her wedding etc. I want to be sure she and her children can inherit from my estate without a tax liability. Are there any steps that must be taken to insure this?
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In NJ a child does not pay inheritance tax. If she can prove that she is your child, she will pay no tax. Make sure that your name is on her birth certificate, and if not, then you need to do something to acknowledge her, including perhaps getting a corrected birth certificate. You should also write a wil, scknowledging her, and putting the bequest to her in writing.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship