Homestead Exemption With Trust In Queens

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Multi-State
County:
Queens
Control #:
US-0032LTR
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Description

The Homestead Exemption with Trust in Queens is a legal arrangement that allows property owners to protect their primary residence from creditors and liabilities while potentially qualifying for tax benefits. This form enables users, including attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants, to facilitate the application process for the homestead exemption within the context of a trust. Key features include the ability to claim the exemption while ensuring that the property remains in the trust structure for estate planning purposes. Filling instructions emphasize providing accurate property information and demonstrating the trust's terms and ownership. Users must ensure all relevant documentation, such as proof of residency and trust agreements, accompanies the application. Specific use cases include clients seeking to safeguard their assets from potential legal disputes or financial hardship while maximizing tax savings. This exemption is particularly beneficial for individuals in Queens, where property values may be substantial. Overall, the form plays a crucial role in assisting legal professionals in advocating for their clients' financial and legal well-being.

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Some properties, such as those owned by religious organizations or governments are completely exempt from paying property taxes. Others are partially exempt, such as veterans who qualify for an exemption on part of their homes, and homeowners who are eligible for the School Tax Relief (STAR) program.

To qualify for an exemption that begins on July 1, you must be 65 or older by the following December 31. If you co-own your property with a spouse or sibling, only one of you needs to be 65 or older. For other co-ownerships such as a parent and children, all owners must be 65 or older.

You must own the property and have an equity interest in it. This includes houses, condominiums, co-ops, and mobile homes. Your home equity must fall within the exemption limits for your county: $179,950 for the counties of Kings, Queens, New York, Bronx, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam.

There is a new provision that now makes a Trust & Will Trust a qualifying Trust for Texas homestead purposes. This allows estate planners to preserve this important exemption that can save them thousands of dollars on property taxes and remove their primary residence from the probate process.

In order to receive an exemption, the residential homestead may be owned by an individual or by a qualifying trust. For estate planning purposes, many people use trusts to hold and manage their assets.

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Homestead Exemption With Trust In Queens