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When Might I Need an Elder Law Attorney?

 January 6, 2023
According to the WHO, one in six people over the age of 60 experienced some form of abuse from 2021 to 2022. Two-thirds of staff members at nursing homes and long-term-care facilities admitted they committed abuse during that same period.
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What Is Elder Financial Abuse?

 January 5, 2023
Elder abuse is a rampant problem.
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Do I Need to Name a Life Insurance Beneficiary?

 January 4, 2023
What Is a Beneficiary and How Do I Name One?
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What Is a ‘Residuary’ Estate?

 January 3, 2023
In simple terms, a residuary estate is any part of your estate that hasn’t been distributed to your heirs through a last will and testament.
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What Exactly Does an Executor Do?

 January 2, 2023
The main responsibility of an executor of a will is to carry out the final wishes of the person who bestowed that position of trust.
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How to Talk to Parents about Estate Planning

 December 30, 2022
With nearly 90% of caregivers providing care to a family member, and the holidays rapidly approaching, it is an opportune time to check in with both aging family members, as well as those performing caregiving duties.
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Do I Need a Durable Power of Attorney?

 December 29, 2022
Without a power of attorney, your spouse, children or friends will probably have to petition the court to step in on your behalf.
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What Experts Does a New Widow Need?

 December 28, 2022
Losing your spouse can be a critical moment in your life, during which you’ll need support from friends and family and plenty of time to heal. You’ll also want to rally a trusted team of experts who can help a new widow through new and probably unwelcome territory.
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New Life Insurance Available for Disabled Vets

 December 27, 2022
Disabled veterans will be guaranteed access to life insurance policies under a new Veterans Affairs program set to launch early next year, department officials announced Tuesday.
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New Jersey Irrevocable Trust Law: What You Need To Know

 December 26, 2022
Are you a New Jersey resident looking to create an irrevocable trust? If so, you'll need to be familiar with the state's laws governing this type of trusts. In this blog post, we'll provide an overview of New Jersey's irrevocable trust law, including key information on how these trusts are taxed and what rules must […]
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Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm of Benjamin Eckman
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1767 Morris Ave., Suite 314
Union, NJ 07083

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73 Mt. View Blvd.,
Wayne, NJ 07470

1 University Drive, Suite 609
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Wayne, NJ 07470

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Hackensack, NJ 07601

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