by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 21, 2018 | Estate Planning
Undue influence is a real phenomenon in New Jersey and nationwide. It involves the exertion of pressure — subtle or direct — over an elderly person, which is intended to take advantage of the person’s weakness, infirmity or other vulnerabilities, to improperly usurp...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 17, 2017 | Estate Planning
When drawing up an estate plan, many people think about their loved ones and where they want their assets to go. They concern themselves with making sure everything is clear and concise, so as to help prevent any conflicts among family members. They are so concerned...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 12, 2017 | Estate Planning
For New Jersey residents who are planning their estates, figuring out how assets should be passed on to heirs can be a difficult thing, especially if one’s heir is an opioid addict. Will this person use his or her inheritance responsibly? Is passing assets on to an...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 4, 2017 | Estate Planning
Estate and inheritance taxes can be a killer. They can leave beneficiaries with far less than what is intended for them. However, New Jersey residents can reduce the tax burdens of their heirs with proper estate planning. When someone dies, both the state and federal...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 17, 2017 | Estate Planning
While there are several different types of trusts available to New Jersey residents, there are only two that fit the needs of most people. These are revocable and irrevocable trusts. What’s the difference? Which should one choose when going through the estate planning...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 4, 2017 | Estate Planning
There are a lot of words that just do not seem to fit together in the same sentence. For example, estate planning and simple. Believe it or not, some New Jersey residents can create simple wills that provide all of the protections that they need for their estates....