Barry M. Benson, Esq.

Barry M. Benson, Esq. ESTATE PLANNING, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION, AND ELDER LAW ATTORNEY IN BELLE MEAD, AND CRANFORD, NJ Benson, Esq.

When you need to do your estate planning, or you are faced with the administration of the estate of a loved one who has died, or you have legal questions pertaining to the needs of an elderly or disabled person, call Barry M. All of these matters, and related issues, can seem overwhelming, particularly if arising in an emergent context. Hiring legal counsel to assist you can frequently allay your concerns and bring resolution to the problems at hand.

11/01/2018

Your elder care attorney can help you with the estate planning that you put in place for your grandchildren including, creating a “Uniform Trusts for Minors” (UTMA) account, a “Minor’s Trust,” Special Opportunity Gifts, 529 Plan gifts for education, and cash and sentimental gifts.

10/30/2018

It’s important to remember that assigning someone power of attorney over your healthcare doesn’t have to be an indefinite thing. Let’s talk about the best type of power of attorney for your situation.

10/25/2018

When a nursing home fails to properly take care of a patient, then they can be held liable. An attorney can help you establish if there is precedent as a result of neglect or medical error. Things like bed sores, fractured bones, repeat infections, or death can indicate negligence.

10/23/2018

The time to take care of your estate planning is now, when you are healthy and can actively participate in all of the decision-making. Many seniors wait until too late, requiring their children to handle the task.

10/20/2018

Did you know that we can help preserve or transfer assets when your spouse enters a nursing home? This can help prevent spousal impoverishment.

10/16/2018

Do you have a loved one with special needs? Elder law principles are often applied in their case as well, since often both involve people in situations where the individual cannot manage their own affairs effectively.

10/11/2018

In the year 2000, the 1965 Older Americans Act was amended to include the National Family Caregiver Support Program. This program was designed to aid millions of families who were struggling with healthcare and financial issues related to the care of the elderly and disabled.

10/09/2018

Did you know that we are available to help you when it comes to insurance and investment advice? We can help you evaluate all your options to ensure that your interests are taken care of.

10/04/2018

Advance directives are documents that detail how you would like things to be handled if you become unable to make decisions during your lifetime. Durable Powers of Attorney are the most common advanced directives. They allow for you to name an agent who can make health or financial decisions if you are unable to do so.

10/02/2018

We know that your goal is to leave as much as possible in your estate to your family and loved ones, while paying only a minimum amount of taxes. We can offer advice on gift-giving as a way to lower estate taxes.

09/27/2018

It’s not pleasant to think about, but do you have a plan in the case your spouse, you or both are unable to live independently anymore? An elder law attorney can explain all the options available so you can make plans now – while you and your spouse are healthy and able to consider all options.

09/25/2018

Preparing one’s own will is a challenging and risky undertaking. Each state has specific requirements to validate a will. Be sure to speak to your elder law attorney to ensure your will is valid and that your estate is protected as are your heirs and beneficiaries.

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