by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 12, 2019 | Contested Guardianships
Do you have a friend or family member who was assigned a guardian to manage his or her care and finances? Do you have concerns about some of the actions and decisions that the guardian is making on behalf of your loved one? If you do, you can raise those concerns in a...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 5, 2019 | Estate Planning
Many New Jersey residents have pets in their households. To these animal lovers, their pets are truly members of the family. Unfortunately, these are family members who are often forgotten about when going through the estate planning process. Not everyone cares to...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 27, 2019 | Firm News
Wills are important legal documents. When a person has one, the estate’s executor uses the document to know how to distribute property. Still, wills do not always eliminate potential problems. If you think your loved one’s will does not give you your fair share, you...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 26, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When someone dies intestate — without a will — in the state of New Jersey, his or her estate is subject to state succession laws. This means a judge will get to decide whom to name as the executor and beneficiaries, and how assets will be divided. For some families,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 19, 2019 | Estate Litigation
When a loved one dies, it is normal to want to close out his or her estate as quickly as possible and move on with life. It is not something people want to dwell on or drag out for years. Unfortunately, some individuals may take issue with the contents of their loved...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 12, 2019 | Estate Planning
Many New Jersey residents think that, when it comes to their estates, they do not need to put plans in place until they are older. Estate planning is not just for the older population, however. In fact, for individuals with young children at home, they are doing their...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 5, 2019 | Estate Litigation
New Jersey residents who have more than one child may think that naming all of their children as co-executors of their estate is a good choice. Such a decision may make one’s children feel that they are all important and valued, but it can also cause a number of...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 28, 2019 | Elder Law
Any parent who has a good relationship with his or her children wants to believe that the children will have his or her best interests in mind when age or illness sets in and decisions need to be made regarding medical care and asset control. Unfortunately, this is...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 28, 2019 | Firm News
Estate planning can be overwhelming due to all the choices you have to make. A common decision you may focus on is choosing your beneficiaries, those who will receive your money and property upon your passing. Just as important, however, is deciding how you will give...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 23, 2019 | Estate Planning
Creating an estate plan takes time. There are so many ways to approach the estate planning process, and what one person finds necessary, someone else may not. Take trusts for example. There are different types, and not everyone may see their benefit. This week, this...