by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 28, 2024 | Estate Litigation
If you are set to inherit from a parent or another family member, you might become troubled if you learn that your relative left behind an insolvent estate. This may lead you to think something has gone seriously wrong with your relative’s assets. Insolvent estates...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 15, 2024 | Estate Planning
Pets are often considered beloved members of the household. However, should something happen to you, it is important to consider where your animals would go. Pet trusts and animal care planning can ensure your pets are cared for and provided for, even if you are...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 1, 2024 | Estate Planning
When estate planning, you can designate a guardian for your children through legal documents such as a will or a trust. The designated guardian, also known as a testamentary guardian, assumes responsibility for the physical custody, upbringing and welfare of your...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 19, 2024 | Estate Planning
Creating a will is an important part of managing your estate, but sometimes another party may decide to contest the will. There are steps you can take to help ensure your will stands firm against challenges in New Jersey. Ensure the will is properly executed Execute...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 18, 2024 | Estate Planning
One goal of estate planning for many people is to help their beneficiaries and heirs. A major way this happens is the distribution of assets after one’s passing. However, the failure to diversify assets in estate planning can have significant repercussions for...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 2, 2024 | Contested Guardianships
One of society’s responsibilities is to ensure the well-being and care of vulnerable adults. If you are seeking guardianship of an adult in New Jersey, other people might contest it. The reasons may vary. For example, perhaps the other person would rather be the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 22, 2024 | Estate Planning
Probate is the legal process through which the estate of a deceased person gets administered and distributed according to their will. It involves validating the deceased person’s will (if one exists), identifying and inventorying their assets, settling their debts and...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 5, 2024 | Elder Law
As people age, their ability to drive safely may decline. Recognizing signs that an older person cannot drive is important if a family member is seeking legal options to care for them. Identifying these signs early also helps prevent accidents. Vision problems Poor...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 22, 2024 | Estate Litigation
Being the beneficiary of a trust puts you in a position to receive money, property or other kinds of wealth. In fact, a trust income may be crucial to your livelihood. So if the trustee is mismanaging your assets, you will likely want to remove the person from the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 21, 2024 | Estate Litigation
When a loved one passes away and leaves behind an estate, they entrust a specific person, called a fiduciary, to manage and distribute their assets well. This fiduciary, whether an executor or trustee, has a legal obligation to act in the best interest of the...