Benjamin D. Eckman received his Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting from Touro College and his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section and Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the Union County Bar Association.

Mr. Eckman has lectured extensively throughout the state on "Elder Law" & Estate Planning to many senior groups, nursing facilities, professional associations and disability support groups, and has authored articles which have been published in newspapers and journals. In addition to his legal work, Benjamin is involved with many senior citizen support groups in the state.

Mr. Eckman's legal practice concentrates on estate planning and "Elder Law", legal issues facing senior citizens. Main areas of focus include:

• Asset protection and preservation planning using sophisticated legal techniques.
• Planning for the health - care costs of the aging and chronically ill.
• Drafting and preparation of documents including wills, living wills, trusts, health care proxies, special needs trusts, and power of attorneys.
• Probate, estate administration & distribution, estate & inheritance tax matters as well as other post mortem considerations.
• Estate Planning for disabled individuals, ensuring that governmental benefits are not jeopardized or forfeited.

The legal issues affecting senior citizens are numerous as well as complex. More than ever before, it is clear that personal responsibility and careful planning will be the hallmarks of a successful estate plan. Therefore, it is critical that you choose a law firm that is both qualified and experienced in Elder Law & Estate Planning.