by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Sep 18, 2022 | Contested Guardianships
As the guardian of the estate for an incapacitated person, you will have several responsibilities that take time. Sometimes, you may even pay for things for the benefit of the protected person’s estate out of your own pocket. Although you agreed to serve in this role,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jun 6, 2022 | Contested Guardianships
Taking on the responsibility of serving as a person’s guardian is a large undertaking. Those who decide to accept it are expected to adhere to basic principles. In New Jersey, when there are issues with the guardianship, those who are concerned about the person who...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 22, 2022 | Contested Guardianships
Estate planning isn’t just about wills and trusts. In fact, there are many tools available in estate planning’s toolbox, and they can be adapted to the unique needs and goals of all kinds of clients during their lives and afterwards. For instance, many people setting...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 28, 2022 | Contested Guardianships
A guardianship is a significant responsibility that is taken very seriously in New Jersey. Caring for an incapacitated minor includes handling their daily needs, overseeing their finances, arranging their medical care and more. Getting a guardianship and contesting it...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 3, 2021 | Contested Guardianships
When the #FreeBritney social media movement took hold in 2019, the famous pop singer, Britney Spears, did not appear to be mentally or physically incapacitated, and yet rumors spread about her forced admission into a mental health hospital. The conservatorship which...
by Matt Derosa | Sep 15, 2021 | Contested Guardianships
There are many reasons a guardianship may be required. A disabled child may be approaching their 18th birthday and require special care once they become an adult. An adult may suffer an injury that prevents them from caring for themselves in some fashion. Or an...