by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 29, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Most people in New Jersey will die with some amount of consumer debt. In fact, according to the New York Federal Reserve, it is believed that 75% of Americans will die in debt. Figuring out who is responsible for that debt may lead to estate litigation. Generally,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 21, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Brothers and sisters do not always get along, and they do not always agree on the right way to handle various situations — such as when a parent dies. Recently, a story was shared about how one sibling, out of three, took charge when their mother died. The decisions...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 16, 2019 | Firm News
Estate planning can come with numerous hiccups. One New Jersey family learned this the hard way when two sisters’ mother tasked a family friend with being the executor of her estate. The executor moved slowly in selling the house, so the sisters had to wait a long...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 15, 2019 | Estate Planning
Many New Jersey residents have retirement accounts of some sort, through work or personal choice. On these accounts, they likely have beneficiaries designated so that, when they eventually pass on, someone they know and/or love will benefit from their willingness to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 7, 2019 | Estate Planning
Every year, numerous women in New Jersey, and even a few men, are diagnosed with breast cancer. When such a diagnosis is received, staying positive and looking ahead to the future is a must — though, understandably, difficult. The last thing anyone wants to do when...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 30, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Some of the family members of a man who allegedly made millions in the stock market have taken his designated heir and agent to court, asserting that this individual should not receive the inheritance supposedly left him. Why? They claim that forgery and fraud are the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 29, 2019 | Estate Litigation
New Jersey residents may or may not be aware of the fight over the estate of Jeno and Lois Paulucci. He, a famed businessman, and his wife passed away in 2011, leaving a vast estate worth millions to his named heirs. Unfortunately, various claims made against the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
Alzheimer’s is a disease that is affecting more people in New Jersey each year. It can be slow or fast to progress. It can be devastating to the victim of the disease and even more so to his or her loved ones. Due to the nature of Alzheimer’s, advanced planning is...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 19, 2019 | Firm News
Drafting a will in New Jersey is responsible and provides an easier path through the probate process. When someone dies and the will triggers, heirs and beneficiaries may find themselves surprised by the outcome. Upon the opening of probate, family members may not...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
It is impossible to prepare for the future completely. No one knows what curveballs will be thrown their way. One of the only things people can be sure of is that they will not live forever. Estate planning allows New Jersey residents the opportunity to prepare for...