IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE V. BRANIGAN, DECEASED.
The Supreme Court of New Jersey.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Argued May 4, 1992.
Decided August 3, 1992.
Attorney(s) appearing for the Case
Charles R. Buhrman argued the cause for appellants, First Fidelity Bank, N.A., Alan E. Branigan, and Robert James Branigan, as Co-Executors of the Estate of George V. Branigan, Deceased (Hartman, Buhrman & Winnicki, attorneys; Charles R. Buhrman and Jack C. Darakjy, on the brief).
Richard Kahn argued the cause for amicus curiae, New Jersey State Bar Association (Matthias D. Dileo, President, attorney; Matthias D. Dileo, on the letter).
The Supreme Court of New Jersey.
The opinion of the Court was delivered by HANDLER, J.
In this case the decedent executed a will creating two trust funds, one for his wife and the other for his children and grandchildren. Prior to his death, decedent failed to modify his will in order to take advantage of changes in the federal tax laws. As a result, the estate is subject to substantial federal estate taxes applicable to the trust established for the children...
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