by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
While sometimes overlooked, one important goal of a New Jersey probate proceeding is to make sure that the valid debts of the person who died get paid from the proceeds of the estate. There are several statutes which set out how creditor claims get processed during...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Perhaps your father, who recently died, is survived by his second wife who claims that he left everything to her except for small gifts of money to you and your sister. Did your father leave a will? You want to find out all you can, but certain information is only...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
Most parents of adult children who have an estate plan hope that the terms of their plan are carried out with minimal stress on their children. However, even the most carefully drafted estate plan can cause conflict among your adult children after your death. This is...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 25, 2021 | Estate Planning
When someone appoints you executor or personal representative over his or her New Jersey estate, you assume the responsibility of handling certain affairs on that party’s behalf. When that party dies, you must take certain steps when it comes to distributing that...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
Many residents in New Jersey have wealth that they would like to leave to their children or other close relatives. The problem many run into is that they know that these relatives are financially vulnerable people. The fortune that they hope will assist their relative...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
It seems that as time goes on, you have more assets you cannot see than assets that you can see. Rather than deciding which beneficiaries will receive your movie collection and the stack of money in your safe, you likely have movies on a digital platform and money...