by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 29, 2022 | Estate Litigation
When you set out to construct an estate plan, you do it with the intent that it will make things easier on your heirs after you die. Have you done enough to stop someone from coming in and challenging the will during probate? New Jersey law allows those with standing...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 18, 2022 | Elder Law
While it may seem unconscionable, elderly people often fall victim to abuse. This abuse can come from their family members, friends, or even the nursing home staff responsible for providing care. That is why you must understand the signs of elder abuse, which will...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you have a child or other family member under your care with special needs, you may worry about how they will get the care they need if something ever happens to you. Due to a physical or mental incapacity, your loved one might need help with daily tasks, such as...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Sep 27, 2022 | Estate Planning
Not just anyone can fulfill the complex and time-consuming duties of an executor. This is why you need to take great care when selecting someone for this role. You want the right person with the right qualities. That person does not have to be a relative, either. But...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Sep 18, 2022 | Contested Guardianships
As the guardian of the estate for an incapacitated person, you will have several responsibilities that take time. Sometimes, you may even pay for things for the benefit of the protected person’s estate out of your own pocket. Although you agreed to serve in this role,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Sep 8, 2022 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can benefit your family after you are gone by ensuring they receive your assets in the manner you see fit. However, this crucial legal process also offers benefits to you while you are still alive. For instance, a power of attorney provides another...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Sep 1, 2022 | Estate Planning
Every life contains various milestones that affect the course of our futures. Getting married, the birth of our children, the death of loved ones — events like these make up our strongest memories and help define us as individuals. They can also make your estate plan...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 23, 2022 | Estate Planning
Executors hold a lot of responsibility and need to accomplish a number of tasks. They act as a central figure to estate planning in general, performing crucial tasks. Thus, it is important to understand what executors do and how they manage in order to choose the best...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 4, 2022 | Elder Law
As parents age, it becomes natural to want to protect them. What happens when you suspect someone is exerting power over your aged parent and taking advantage? Undue influence is a widespread problem among the elderly population. It can prove difficult to spot,...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jul 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
Executors hold an important role in estate planning. They act as the manager of the estate, in essence, which means the burden of many duties falls on their shoulders. But exactly what duties do executors need to handle? This is a crucial thing to understand before...