by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 26, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When someone dies intestate — without a will — in the state of New Jersey, his or her estate is subject to state succession laws. This means a judge will get to decide whom to name as the executor and beneficiaries, and how assets will be divided. For some families,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When a loved one dies, it is normal to want to close out his or her estate as quickly as possible and move on with life. It is not something people want to dwell on or drag out for years. Unfortunately, some individuals may take issue with the contents of their loved...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 5, 2019 | Estate Litigation
New Jersey residents who have more than one child may think that naming all of their children as co-executors of their estate is a good choice. Such a decision may make one’s children feel that they are all important and valued, but it can also cause a number of...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 27, 2018 | Estate Litigation
Closing out someone’s estate takes time and care. Careless mistakes made by an executor can end up costing that person and the decedent’s beneficiaries quite a bit of time and money. What are some of the common executor mistakes seen in New Jersey that can lead to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 18, 2018 | Estate Litigation
Kevin Turner had an amazing career in the National Football League. Unfortunately, because of the number of hits he took during his time playing football, he developed chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which caused him to experience both physical and mental...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 20, 2018 | Estate Litigation
When closing out a loved one’s estate in New Jersey or elsewhere proves to be a difficult and drawn-out process due to litigation, it can get expensive. When this happens, the money to cover estate litigation can come straight from the estate. Unfortunately, this...