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Robert J Shanahan

Estate planning Attorney at Flemington, NJ

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  • State Years
    New Jersey - NJ 37 years
    Pennsylvania - PA 38 years
  • Licensed for 37 years
    State NJ
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 38 years
    State PA
    Acquired 1985
    Status
    Retired No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Robert Junge CFP
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Practice areas
  1. Estate planning
    28%
    Wills, trusts, living trusts, powers of attorney, living wills. Tax planning.

    29 years

  2. Elder law
    27%
    Bob specializes in elder law, wills, trusts and estates, powers of attorney, guardianships, the medicaid application process, advance directives for healthcare, and estate adminsitration.

    24 years

  3. Medicaid and medicare
    25%
    Counseling on Medicaid, and preparation of Medicaid applications and appeals.

    24 years

  4. Probate
    20%
    Probate and administration of estates.

    29 years

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Law Offices of Robert J. Shanahan, Jr., LLC
200 Rt. 31 North, Suite 200
Flemington, NJ, 08822
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Posted by Robert | January 8, 2021
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Robert Junge CFP
Bob is a trusted and competent attorney. He has written my family's will, and Trust. Additionally Bob set up the LLC for my business. I feel comfortable referring my clients to Bob.
Posted by Marge | February 10, 2017
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High quality service from an honest attorney
Bob has been our attorney for the past twenty-one years. His firm has handled real estate closings, estate planning and LLC legal work for us. He is very knowledgeable and honest and it's just a pleasure doing business with him.
Posted by adina | August 27, 2012
The nicest, most thorough lawyer perhaps ever
he is informed, will keep you informed, returns phone calls,makes a supreme effort on your behalf. We are New Yorkers but when in NJ he is our guy.
Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2009
Competent, knowledgeable, caring Estate Attorney
Robert Shanahan has assisted me with the following estate matters: 1)Prepared Wills for my spouse and me 2)Interceeded for me as an heir to my spouse's estate 3)Enabled me to become the power of attorney for my mother 4)Advised me in my duty as executor of my mother's estate after her death Robert Shanahan has always responded to my requests for legal assistance quickly and has openly and candidly advised me. He has properly prepared all documentation. He kept me informed on each of my signatures on the closing of reverse mortgage. I have always felt confident that I could rely upon Robert Shanahan on any legal estate matter. I see him as ethical, truthful, friendly, and competent in his person and in his legal practice.
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Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Law Offices of Robert J Shanahan, Jr. LLC
  • 2022 - Present
  • Partner
  • Shanahan & Voigt, LLC
  • 2014 - 2022
  • Partner
  • Kilcommons Shanahan, LLC
  • 1997 - 2014
  • Partner
  • Ronca, McDonald & Hanley
  • 1995 - 1997
  • Associate Attorney
  • Ronca, McDonald & Hanley
  • 1985 - 1995
  • Clerk
  • State of NJ, Office of the Public Advocate, DDD
  • 1984 - 1984
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Education

  • Temple University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1985
  • William Paterson College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1981

Associations

  • Volunteer Guardianship One on One, Inc.
  • Advisor-Legal Counsel
  • 2016 - Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • NJ Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Trustee
  • 2016 - 2019
  • Volunteer Guardianship One-On-One, Inc
  • President
  • 2012 - 2015
  • Hunterdon County Bar Association
  • President
  • 2010 - 2011
  • Volunteer Guardianship One on One, Inc
  • Member, Board of Trustees
  • 2008 - 2015
  • Hunterdon Medical Center, Ethics Committee
  • Member
  • 2007 - 2020
  • New Jersey State Bar Association, Elder and Disability Law Section
  • Member
  • 2006 - 2020
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1985 - 2020
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Honors and Awards

  • 2021 Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2021
  • 2020 SuperLawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • NJ Five Star Professional Financial Services Professional
  • Five Star Professioanl
  • 2017
  • 10 Best in Client Satisfaction-Estate Planning
  • American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • 2017
  • NJ Five Star Professional Financial Services Professional
  • Five Star Professional
  • 2016
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Publications

  • NAELA News-National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • The Durable Power of Attorney and Bank Disapproval
  • 2020

Speaking Engagements

  • Monthly Meeting of the Golden Agers, Milford NJ
  • Three Things to Consider Before Writing Your Will
  • 2020
  • Monthly Meeting
  • Medicaid Rules
  • 2017
  • Monthly Meeting
  • The Three Basic Documents Needed for a Good Estate Plan
  • 2017
  • Walking Home: Planning Your End of Life Journey
  • Advance Directives for Health Care
  • 2016
  • Elder Care Expo
  • Medicare and Medicaid
  • 2016
  • Elder Abuse and Fraud
  • Elder Abuse
  • 2016
  • Monthly Meeting
  • Three Essential Things to Consider Before You Write a Will
  • 2015
  • HCBA Continuing Legal Education
  • Collaborative Elder Law Training
  • 2015
  • Senior's Program
  • Three Essential Documents
  • 2014
  • Panel Discussion
  • Elder Issues
  • 2014
  • N. Hunterdon Rotary Club
  • Volunteer Guardianship One on One
  • 2014
  • Monthly Meeting
  • Use of Collaborative Law in Elder and Probate Cases
  • 2014
  • Monthly Meeting
  • How to Choose an Attorney
  • 2014
  • Legal I & II
  • Business Entities and contracts in New Jersey
  • 2014
  • Fall Education Series
  • Guardianships in New Jersey
  • 2014
  • Board Meeting
  • Elder Law Issues
  • 2014
  • Volunteer Guardianship Community Series
  • Estate Planning: Understanding Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and LIving Wills
  • 2013
  • Senior Radio
  • Guardianship
  • 2013
  • Senior Health Coalition Meeting
  • Guardianship
  • 2013
  • Law course for Entrepreneurs
  • Legal II
  • 2013
  • Hunterdon Hospice
  • What Happens if You Die Without a Will
  • 2013
  • Hunterdon County Hospice
  • Being Prepared: Three Essential Documents
  • 2013
  • Fall Elder Care Series
  • Understanding Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Living Wills
  • 2013
  • Continuing Legal Education, Hunterdon County Bar Association
  • Collaborative Law in Resolving Elder and Probate Disputes
  • 2013
  • Hunterdon County Hospice
  • Practical Problems with Living wills
  • 2012
  • Center for Guardianship Studies, Volunteer Guardianship One on One
  • Guardian Responsibilities after Court Appointment
  • 2012
  • BriteSide Adult Day Care Center
  • Standing in the Gap: Preparing to Care for a Loved One
  • 2012
  • Hunterdon County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
  • Practical Problems with Living Wills
  • 2011
  • Tax Outlook on Investments and Estate Planning
  • Taxes on Estates and How to Avoid/Minimize them
  • 2009
  • Legal I and Legal II
  • Business entities and contracts
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

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Carol Perez
Elder law Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert Shanahan is a very knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated attorney. Robert is a well respected Elder Law attorney in Hunterdon County representing his clients with passion and zeal."
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Joseph Trinity
Elder law Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shanahan is first rate elder law and estate planning attorney. He has a superb reputation, which is well-deserved. I have referred clients to Mr. Shanahan and have received excellent feedback without exception."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Carol Perez
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Flemington Estate planning Lawyer Robert J Shanahan
Robert J Shanahan
Estate planning Attorney
Flemington, NJ
Licensed for 38 years
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