by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 22, 2018 | Estate Litigation
When a loved one passes away, it is not uncommon for one or more family members to question the validity of the will. It happens far more often than people would think. When it does, it is tempting to contest the will. According to laws in New Jersey and elsewhere,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 25, 2018 | Estate Litigation
Your dad discussed his estate plan with you awhile back so that you would know what to expect upon his death. Well, the time came, you father died, and you got a big surprise. At the last minute, he changed his beneficiaries. Now you are left wondering why and what...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 12, 2018 | Estate Litigation
You are working on closing out a loved one’s estate when, BAM, a disgruntled relative or creditor files claims against the estate. Sometimes estate litigation in necessary to handle the situation. Sometimes, though, New Jersey residents can avoid litigation...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 28, 2017 | Estate Litigation
Max Hopper was an American Airlines executive who pioneered the company’s reservation system. When he died unexpectedly in 2010, he left behind an estate worth over $19 million. Unfortunately, he did not have a will in place, so a bank was put in charge of managing...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 9, 2017 | Estate Litigation
Your loved one died, and now you have the difficult task of closing out his or her estate. In doing so, you may find that unexpected claims are filed against the estate, or problems with the will or trust documents may exist. In New Jersey and elsewhere, there are two...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 6, 2017 | Estate Litigation
You lost a loved one. While going through the process of closing out his or her estate, you find that the executor is not handling the assets appropriately. Those in New Jersey who believe that misappropriation of assets is occurring can turn to estate litigation to...