by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 10, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When a loved one passes away, one would think that taking care of taxes, paying debts and administering assets would be fairly simple and straightforward. That may be true in some New Jersey probate cases, but there are those where estate litigation is an issue which...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 3, 2019 | Estate Litigation
Famed musician Prince died in 2016 without a will in place. A judge ultimately named the singer’s brothers and sisters as his heirs. Three years have gone by since his death and the beneficiaries have yet to have any assets distributed to them. Estate litigation rages...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
Newly married couples in New Jersey and elsewhere often have big plans for their future. They dream of all the things they want to do and take steps to make those dreams a reality — which, of course, is a good thing. There is one aspect of future planning that some...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 22, 2019 | Estate Planning
There are a lot of projects out there that the average person can complete on his or her own with great results. The do-it-yourself craze certainly gets people out, trying new things and sharpening already existing skills. Unfortunately, DIY is not meant for...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 22, 2019 | Firm News
Estate planning is serious business. Although everyone’s plan is different, there are some common mistakes attorneys and judges see all the time. A single mistake is enough to completely derail a family’s plan. The death of a loved one is already tough on everyone,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 18, 2019 | Estate Planning
To set up a trust or not to set up a trust, that is the question. Many New Jersey residents have an idea of what trusts can do, but some are not sure if going through the work to create one is really worth it. Is a trust really needed? It is actually not a necessity...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 8, 2019 | Estate Planning
Planning one’s estate can be a difficult task, as there is a lot to think about. One thing that some New Jersey residents may fail to really consider is the role the executor plays when it comes to administering their estates. Before just naming anyone to this...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 25, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When New Jersey residents take the time to go through the estate planning process, the hope is that their assets will be distributed to their named beneficiaries in the manner stated in their wills. One small thing can mess up those plans, however — typos. A typo in a...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 22, 2019 | Firm News
Smart residents of New Jersey understand the importance of having a comprehensive estate plan. After all, you work hard for the things you have in life. If you do not draft a will, you may have little control over what happens to your assets after you die. On the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 20, 2019 | Estate Planning
According to a recent report, more than half of American adults have failed to take the steps necessary to protect themselves, their loved ones and their assets, if they were to become incapacitated or pass away. Not taking the time to do estate planning will only...