by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jun 22, 2023 | Estate Planning
One of the most important parts of getting your estate in order is choosing who you want as your executor. Thinking about your family and friends can give you important clues about whether or not they would fulfill this role well or not. By learning more about the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jun 14, 2023 | Estate Litigation, Estate Planning
A fiduciary is someone a person entrusts with managing their assets and affairs. In estate planning, this is typically the executor or trustee, the person designated to settle the person’s estate and fulfill their wishes according to their will or estate plan. The...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jun 5, 2023 | Estate Planning
With an estate plan, you can determine who receives your wealth and property, bypassing intestacy laws that may dictate the distribution otherwise. It provides peace of mind, control and protection for you and your loved ones. However, there are situations where the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 19, 2023 | Estate Planning
Having an estate plan is crucial for anyone with assets to pass along after their death. However, creating the plan is just the first step. After that, it is equally important to keep the plan up to date. But how does a person know when to update their plan? Facing...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | May 8, 2023 | Estate Litigation
Loneliness has reached pandemic proportions among seniors in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of older individuals report feeling lonely. Sadly, loneliness correlates to poor health and even early...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 24, 2023 | Estate Planning
Parents putting together or revising their estate plans often wonder if they should share details of their estate plans with their adult children. Often, children are the beneficiaries or among the beneficiaries of their parents’ estate, so it seems natural to let...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 20, 2023 | Estate Litigation
There is an assumption under the law that you will include all rightful heirs in your estate plan. However, you have the right to decide not to include anyone you want. When you do this, it is disinheriting the heir. While you have the ability to leave your spouse out...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Apr 4, 2023 | Contested Guardianships
There must be a court order to create a guardianship for an adult. The court will first have to make a determination of incapacitation. Prior to the court order, the person is known as an alleged incapacitated person. Once the court declares the person incapacitated,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 23, 2023 | Estate Planning
Having a will is an excellent way to provide long-term clarity and protection for the people you love. However, it will take time and some adjustments to get your will to a point where it will provide sustainable support. The strategy you use to create a will and the...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 10, 2023 | Elder Law
A nursing home could provide a place for your aging loved one to reside where there is access to assistance with daily tasks, as well as needed medical care. Prior to shopping for a facility that meets your expectations, you should do some research. Highlighting your...