by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 14, 2020 | Estate Planning
Most New Jersey residents do not think about getting their affairs in order in the event of their passing, or they believe they have time to figure it all out later. The problem is that no one knows when his or her time will be up. That is why one might want to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 11, 2020 | Firm News
Your aging parents worked hard throughout their lives. Whether they have substantial assets or just a few belongings, your mother and father likely want some control over what happens to their wealth after they die. While many tools help individuals protect assets, a...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 8, 2020 | Estate Litigation
Moving on after losing a loved one can be a challenging thing to do. When there are issues with how his or her estate is being managed, it can make things even more difficult. Many New Jersey residents place their assets in trusts for protection and tax benefits. This...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 7, 2020 | Estate Litigation
When a couple gets married, assets often become jointly owned, unless each party purposely keeps property separate. When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse typically expects assets to pass to him or her, unless different arrangements are made and laid out in an...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 26, 2020 | Elder Law
Caring for an aging loved one is both an honor and a challenge. Not everyone is up to the task, so they require help from outside sources to do some of the heavy lifting — so to speak. New Jersey residents want to believe that their loved ones are being taken care of,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people know that having an estate plan in place is a good idea. Yet, many New Jersey residents do not. If they do, there is a fair chance that it was not set up as well as it could be or that it needs updating. Careful estate planning is required to ensure the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 14, 2020 | Firm News
Drafting a comprehensive estate plan is one of the more effective ways to protect a person’s assets. After all, without one, intestacy laws control what happens to an individual’s real estate, personal property and other assets. Of course, wills and other estate...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Estate Litigation
When working through your loved one’s estate, you found something concerning to you. At the last minute, it appears a beneficiary change was made. This has you questioning the validity of the estate plan as a whole. In New Jersey, to deal with this type of situation,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 3, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people in New Jersey give money and/or their time to charitable organizations while they are alive. Some people, though, prefer to give after they leave this life. Wanting all or part of one’s estate to go to charity is an honorable thing. If this is something...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Elder Law
Many New Jersey residents will end up needing long-term care before their lives come to an end. The problem for most of them will be figuring out how to pay for it. Not everyone has LTC insurance; not many private medical insurance providers will cover it. Only the...