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Atty. Robert J. Shanahan Jr., Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, USA


Summary

Since becoming an attorney in 1985, I have experienced the area of Elder Law grow from what was an occassional question about powers of attorney and guardianships, to a full-blown specialized practice area. It hit home when I saw the practical effects of poor planning when my wife became executor of her uncle's estate. The estate left a large sum of money to a severely disabled person, who was then in danger of losing all of his benefits--including his apartment in a specialized home. Lawyers have to spend time finding out, not only about the individual client, but about his or her family, taking a "holistic" approach to the preparation of these documents, and helping with these issues. I am very active in the community, advocating on behalf of the elderly and their families, and participate in the following groups: Hunterdon Medical Center Ethics Committee, Hunterdon Regional Ethics Committee, Volunteer Guardianship One on One, Inc (Former President), and Trustee, New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Since 1985, I have been a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and have served as President of the Hunterdon County Bar Association from 2010-2011. Since I enjoy teaching, I make mayself avaialbe to clubs and organizations, and present at County Bar Association continuing legal education progams and elderly outreach programs. View More ?

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Fees

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  • Education

    Temple University
    J.D. | Law
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    William Paterson University
    B.A. | History
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    Honors: Summa Cum Laude "Ten Most Valuable Seniors" Award
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    Experience

    35 years of experience

    Address

    Shanahan & Voigt, LLC
    200 Rt. 31 North
    Suite 207
    Flemington, NJ 08822
    Telephone: (908) 751-1551