by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jun 14, 2023 | Estate Litigation, Estate Planning
A fiduciary is someone a person entrusts with managing their assets and affairs. In estate planning, this is typically the executor or trustee, the person designated to settle the person’s estate and fulfill their wishes according to their will or estate plan. The...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 8, 2023 | Estate Litigation
Loneliness has reached pandemic proportions among seniors in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of older individuals report feeling lonely. Sadly, loneliness correlates to poor health and even early...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 20, 2023 | Estate Litigation
There is an assumption under the law that you will include all rightful heirs in your estate plan. However, you have the right to decide not to include anyone you want. When you do this, it is disinheriting the heir. While you have the ability to leave your spouse out...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 11, 2023 | Estate Litigation
In estate planning, the executor of an estate plays a very important role. Most people trusted with this role discharge their duties in full accordance with the relevant legal principles. However, some executors take advantage of the situation or lack essential...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 14, 2022 | Estate Litigation, Estate Planning
For many different reasons, isolation has become a significant problem for senior citizens in the U.S. recently. In fact, according to reporting from Consumer Affairs, 43% of Americans over the age of 60 claim to be lonely. Not only is this number sad, but it also...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 29, 2022 | Estate Litigation
When you set out to construct an estate plan, you do it with the intent that it will make things easier on your heirs after you die. Have you done enough to stop someone from coming in and challenging the will during probate? New Jersey law allows those with standing...