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Attorney explains limits of legal-aid on competency cases and how ejection differs from eviction
Monmouth County community presentation · February 9, 2026
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Christopher Benson said South Jersey Legal Services does not handle competency or guardianship disputes, explained that powers of attorney must be created before incapacity, and outlined ejection (removal of non-tenants) as a separate two-month court process.
Christopher Benson, managing attorney for the Monmouth County office of South Jersey Legal Services, told listeners his agency does not handle competency, guardianship or legal decision-making disputes, but he described the legal distinctions and practical steps relevant to families and caregivers.
Benson said a power of…
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