by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Dec 3, 2021 | Contested Guardianships
When the #FreeBritney social media movement took hold in 2019, the famous pop singer, Britney Spears, did not appear to be mentally or physically incapacitated, and yet rumors spread about her forced admission into a mental health hospital. The conservatorship which...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Talking about death is uncomfortable. There is no way around that feeling, but talking with our parents about their estate plan, especially during these uncertain times, is something that we have to do. Otherwise, if the do not estate plan, it is those of us left...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Nov 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
While sometimes overlooked, one important goal of a New Jersey probate proceeding is to make sure that the valid debts of the person who died get paid from the proceeds of the estate. There are several statutes which set out how creditor claims get processed during...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 19, 2021 | Estate Planning
Perhaps your father, who recently died, is survived by his second wife who claims that he left everything to her except for small gifts of money to you and your sister. Did your father leave a will? You want to find out all you can, but certain information is only...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
Most parents of adult children who have an estate plan hope that the terms of their plan are carried out with minimal stress on their children. However, even the most carefully drafted estate plan can cause conflict among your adult children after your death. This is...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Oct 11, 2021 | Elder Law
People might hear the phrase “elder law” or “elder lawyer” without fully understanding the range of services legal professionals who handle elder law matters provide. As New Jersey residents age, their legal needs change. An elder lawyer focuses on the needs of people...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Sep 30, 2021 | Tax Planning
In New Jersey, business owners and people of means who are thinking about their taxes should be prepared for every eventuality. This is especially true when lawmakers are considering raising taxes for various programs. Depending on the political viewpoint of those in...
by Matt Derosa | Sep 15, 2021 | Contested Guardianships
There are many reasons a guardianship may be required. A disabled child may be approaching their 18th birthday and require special care once they become an adult. An adult may suffer an injury that prevents them from caring for themselves in some fashion. Or an...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 25, 2021 | Estate Planning
When someone appoints you executor or personal representative over his or her New Jersey estate, you assume the responsibility of handling certain affairs on that party’s behalf. When that party dies, you must take certain steps when it comes to distributing that...
by Torzewski & McInerney, LLC | Aug 13, 2021 | Estate Litigation
Individuals in New Jersey take the time to develop an estate plan as a way to protect heirs, prevent or ease the probate process and pass their property to the beneficiaries named in their will or trust. However, an estate plan can be complex and multifaceted. Even if...