NEUBERGER BERMAN INCOME FUNDS, N-14/A, EX-99.11, 2000-08-04

NEUBERGER BERMAN INCOME FUNDS
N-14/A, EX-99.11, 2000-08-04

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            CONSENT AUTHORIZING USE OF PREVIOUSLY-FILED LEGAL OPINION
                FOR NEUBERGER BERMAN INCOME FUNDS ("REGISTRANT")



In connection with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos. 002-85229 and 811-3802) to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on or about July 31, 2000, we hereby consent
to the continued use of the Opinion and Consent of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart LLP on
Securities Matters with respect to Neuberger Berman Income Funds, previously
filed in Registrant's Registration Statement on Form N-14 on June 26, 2000 (File
Nos. 002-85229 and 811-3802). We further consent to the filing of this consent
in connection with Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form N-14.

                                          Sincerely,



                                          /s/  KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART LLP
                                          --------------------------------
                                          KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART LLP