by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 19, 2020 | Elder Law
Sometimes, families have concerns that someone is taking advantage of an elderly loved one. One way this may occur is through undue influence over a person’s will by a guardian, caregiver or even an acquaintance. Learn more about the signs of undue influence and how...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 1, 2020 | Elder Law
Numerous New Jersey residents choose to give away some of their money as gifts to various institutions when they die. Does this mean that these institutions can use the assets however they want? Not necessarily. If restrictions are put on the gift and it comes to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 27, 2020 | Elder Law
New Jersey residents who are getting on in years may not like thinking about end-of-life matters, but this is something they may want to think about sooner rather than later. Why? Without putting plans in place and having certain legal documents created, in the event...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Elder Law
Caring for an aging loved one is both an honor and a challenge. Not everyone is up to the task, so they require help from outside sources to do some of the heavy lifting — so to speak. New Jersey residents want to believe that their loved ones are being taken care of,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Elder Law
Many New Jersey residents will end up needing long-term care before their lives come to an end. The problem for most of them will be figuring out how to pay for it. Not everyone has LTC insurance; not many private medical insurance providers will cover it. Only the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Elder Law
A family in another state is in the midst of a legal battle over the fate of a loved one’s estate. According to reports, the estate is worth millions, and several people have since come out of the woodwork, trying to collect their share. Sadly, this happens all too...