by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 25, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you have taken the leap and executed an estate plan, that is great! However, estate planning is not a one-and-done job. There are times when you want to review your estate plan, to ensure it continues to meet your needs. You have moved It is not unusual for people...
by Matt Derosa | Mar 23, 2022 | Estate Planning
If you recently lost a loved one, you are going through a difficult time. Uncertainty about your inheritance may increase the amount of stress you feel as you grieve. Inheritance and estate taxes are two separate charges levied by the government. Whether you pay one...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Mar 11, 2022 | Estate Litigation
An executor of an estate is essentially responsible for managing affairs relating to the estate. From filing tax returns to paying off debts, the executor must always make sure that he or she is acting in the best interests of the decedent and the estate....
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
New Jersey residents with substantial assets may craft estate plans with the intent of passing their wealth to family members or other heirs after death. However, estate taxes can potentially take away a sizeable chunk of your estate, leaving less for your loved ones....
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Feb 11, 2022 | Estate Planning
Even for those not late in life, the idea of losing one’s spouse is horrific. The longer we build our lives together with our spouses, the more our two lives become one, and the idea of not having that other half is unimaginable. Though, we do not want to be caught...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 28, 2022 | Contested Guardianships
A guardianship is a significant responsibility that is taken very seriously in New Jersey. Caring for an incapacitated minor includes handling their daily needs, overseeing their finances, arranging their medical care and more. Getting a guardianship and contesting it...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 17, 2022 | Estate Planning
Probating a will can be a deeply emotional time for survivors of the deceased. Much of the time, things will go smoothly and the will is executed without fanfare. But sometimes one or more individuals feel the need to contest the will, in whole or in part. What...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 4, 2022 | Estate Planning
Finding love again later in life may make you feel hopeful and reinvigorated. However, if you do not have the proper planning in place, this subsequent nuptial may set your family up for a battle when you die. Poor estate planning is one of the top causes of family...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Jan 3, 2022 | Estate Planning
When a person is creating an estate plan, it is helpful to understand how long-term care insurance may be part of it. This type of insurance provides coverage that may not be offered by traditional health insurance plans. Coverage and early planning Long-term care...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
Wills are important to many New Jersey estate plans. Often, they are one of the first testamentary documents that individuals consider drafting when making plans for the disposition of their property and interests at the time of their deaths. Almost all New Jersey...