Benjamin D. Eckman

Benjamin D. Eckman is a New Jersey attorney at law who concentrates his practice on elder law and estate planning. His work serves elderly clients, disabled individuals, and families who need guidance with estate laws, public benefits, long-term care issues, and health care planning. He helps clients prepare for extended living, protect assets, plan for care costs, and create documents that support family security and decision making.

Mr. Eckman received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Accounting from Touro College and his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. His education provides a practical foundation for analyzing estate, tax, benefits, and planning issues. That background supports his ability to explain complex legal concerns in clear terms and help clients make informed decisions during important stages of life.

Mr. Eckman handles planning matters involving wills, living wills, trusts, health care proxies, special needs trusts, and powers of attorney. His practice also includes probate, estate administration and distribution, estate and inheritance tax matters, and other post-mortem considerations. He assists disabled individuals with planning designed to preserve governmental benefits and helps families evaluate asset protection, care planning, and estate preservation strategies.

Benjamin D. Eckman has lectured throughout New Jersey on elder law and estate planning for senior groups, nursing facilities, professional associations, and disability support groups. He has also authored articles published in newspapers and journals. His professional involvement includes state and county bar associations, as well as elder law, real property, probate, and trust groups. Mr. Eckman brings practical guidance to families managing sensitive planning decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Firm of Benjamin D. Eckman
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Elder Law Section, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Union County Bar Association
• Member, Passaic County Bar Association
• Member, Bergen County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Touro College
  Bachelor’s Degree

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