by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 29, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Most people in New Jersey will die with some amount of consumer debt. In fact, according to the New York Federal Reserve, it is believed that 75% of Americans will die in debt. Figuring out who is responsible for that debt may lead to estate litigation. Generally,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 21, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Brothers and sisters do not always get along, and they do not always agree on the right way to handle various situations — such as when a parent dies. Recently, a story was shared about how one sibling, out of three, took charge when their mother died. The decisions...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Some of the family members of a man who allegedly made millions in the stock market have taken his designated heir and agent to court, asserting that this individual should not receive the inheritance supposedly left him. Why? They claim that forgery and fraud are the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 29, 2019 | Estate Litigation
New Jersey residents may or may not be aware of the fight over the estate of Jeno and Lois Paulucci. He, a famed businessman, and his wife passed away in 2011, leaving a vast estate worth millions to his named heirs. Unfortunately, various claims made against the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 9, 2019 | Estate Litigation
After losing a loved one, the desire to get through estate administration as quickly as possible is understandable. However, there are times when holding things up and really digging into that individual’s estate plan is necessary and for the best. While most wills...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When a person dies, his or her estate typically passes to his or her spouse, unless that individual is unmarried, widowed or leaves specific instructions stating that assets should go elsewhere. When a spouse is left out of a will, he or she can either accept it or,...