Wills and Trusts Lawyer in Camden, Delaware
Planning related to the end of your life is not number one on the priority list for many people. However, there are untold benefits for you as well as for your designated beneficiaries when you do have a will.
With a will, you have the assurance of knowing that your wishes and values will be passed on as you would like. You also know that it will be less difficult on your loved ones, since you have already made important decisions about the disposal of your estate that are enforceable by a strong, valid will.
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Without a will, you essentially have no say in where your assets go. Maybe you want to make sure that Aunt Lulu's silver candelabra goes to the right person, not a distant out-of-town relative who will never use it.
Fulfilling the Wishes of Clients for More Than 26 Years
Camden, Delaware, lawyer Bonnie M. Benson has been practicing estate planning law and elder law for more than 26 years in Kent and Sussex counties. Over that time, she has built a successful legal practice, supported by excellent staff, that provides comprehensive estate planning, services to people like you.
Caring, Capable and Cost-Effective
We offer you our legal knowledge in a caring, supportive atmosphere, while we attentively capture a comprehensive picture of your life and help you discern your needs regarding any estate plan that may include:
- Wills, including living wills
- Financial and medical powers of attorney and advanced healthcare directives
- Trusts, including revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, irrevocable trusts for tax planning, investment, or education and life insurance trusts
- Asset protection
- Guardianships
- Medicaid planning
Benefits of Trusts
A trust is related to money that you put into trust for someone or something. It can be a family member, a charity, or many other things. It can be designed to accomplish a unique goal, such as creating a delayed distribution trust so that a spendthrift son or daughter will have money over time. It can help to minimize estate taxes. Other benefits of trusts include:
- Avoiding probate
- Limiting the cost of probate
- Trusts allow assets to pass faster to beneficiaries
- A trust is private; no one needs to know what kind of assets you have and where they are going
Contact Us Today
We welcome your call for an initial consultation. Call 302-387-0759 (Camden) or 302-703-0058 (Lewes). We look forward to your contact.
