by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 25, 2023 | Estate Planning
Many New Jersey residents fail to make estate plans, and they often cite the same reasons for failing to do so. Some people do not bother creating an estate plan because they feel as if they lack sufficient assets and therefore do not need to do so. Others neglect to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
A will often serves as a central piece of an estate plan. It often serves as one of, if not the first, testamentary document that ends up drafted. Some restrictions exist when New Jersey adults set about making their own will. For example, in order for the state to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 15, 2022 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Thinking of end-of-life plans is never a pleasant subject. As difficult as it may be, it is a topic you should consider and discuss with your loved ones. An advance healthcare directive is a written document that states your wishes regarding medical treatment if you...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 13, 2022 | Contested Guardianships, Estate Planning
The court makes decisions about who will serve as a guardian. It also monitors and watches over the guardianship. But the court does not see everyday happenings. It cannot see everything that goes on. But family members will be privy to the regular interactions and...
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 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you have a child or other family member under your care with special needs, you may worry about how they will get the care they need if something ever happens to you. Due to a physical or mental incapacity, your loved one might need help with daily tasks, such as...