by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 26, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Many married couples in New Jersey and elsewhere jointly own all of their assets. This means that if one spouse dies, the other will retain total control of the property. If this is how it works, it is understandable that the surviving spouse would want to know if he...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 19, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When a loved one dies, there is hope that the estate administration process will be completed quickly and without issue. Unfortunately, many in New Jersey and elsewhere find that this is not the case. The Stuart Scott estate litigation case is a prime example of this....
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 13, 2019 | Elder Law
An article was recently published about elderly and disabled people all across America being evicted from nursing homes for their inability to pay. Apparently, this happens quite frequently, and it leaves those affected scrambling for help. Not many people in New...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 11, 2019 | Estate Planning
Myths, by definition, are widely held beliefs or ideas that are actually false. There are many myths about estate planning, and these false beliefs are often enough to stop numerous New Jersey residents from getting their estate plans prepared. This week, this column...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 26, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Siblings do not always get along. Fighting and disagreements are normal in sibling relationships. Unfortunately, some sibling relationships are worse off than others. When parents pass away, sibling rivalry may affect estate administration. In New Jersey and...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 19, 2019 | Elder Law
Numerous people in New Jersey and other states reside in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. They depend on the medical staff employed by these facilities to take care of them. The problem is, too many residents fall victim to abuse and neglect. This...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 16, 2019 | Firm News
The contesting of a will is an unfortunate occurrence in a family, especially after the loss of a loved one. One family member feels cheated, and under some circumstances, those feelings are valid. From the testator lacking the capacity to change the will to the will...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 13, 2019 | Estate Litigation
In New Jersey, as in other states, when someone dies, his or her creditors have the right to be notified. They also have the right to make claims against the estate in an effort to collect what is owed to them. Creditors only have a short window to file their claims,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
Few people in New Jersey have or want to create wills. Even fewer want to take the time to go to an attorney’s office to go through the entire estate planning process. Electronic wills are being pushed for across the country, as people like the idea of them. They are...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 1, 2019 | Firm News
Estate plans are beneficial for people from various walks of life. However, for those with expansive estates, such as certain iconic singers, it can be essential. As the world looks on during the litigation of one singer’s estate, it has become a cautionary tale. In...