On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | May 21, 2019 | Elder Law
Some Delaware families, planning for the future possibility that a loved one may become too infirm to make financial and medical decisions, prepare a power of attorney (POA) to assume crucial decision-making powers for the loved one if needed. However, the kind of...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Mar 27, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
Many Delaware residents may find themselves in need of financial assistance for various reasons. One reason in particular is that they may need help paying for long-term care later in life. By planning ahead, individuals may be able to arrange assets in a way that...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Mar 8, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
Watching a loved one’s mental state decline can be an immensely difficult experience. Though many Delaware residents want to do what they can to care for those loved ones, it is not always possible, and professional care may be needed. As a result, legal and...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Feb 25, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
It is common for older people to need some form of long-term care at some point. Because of the significant likelihood that it could happen to any Delaware resident, it is wise for individuals to look into their elder law options for planning for such care. It also...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Feb 1, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
It is unfortunate but true that most older people will need some form of long-term care. While many Delaware residents may want to think that this scenario will not affect them, it is more than likely that it will. Rather than ignoring the possibility, it makes sense...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Jan 10, 2019 | Elder Law, Firm News
Many Delaware residents have an instinctual desire to protect their loved ones. Parents often feel this way about their children, and as those children grow into adults, they may come to feel the need to protect their elderly parents. Many older individuals...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Dec 20, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Delaware parents do their best to protect their children because young people are often vulnerable to various situations. As parents age and children become older, those children may feel the need to switch roles and become the protector. This feeling often comes...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Dec 3, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
As Delaware residents and those elsewhere age, they often realize that many of their abilities have begun to diminish. While they may not have yet reached a point where they cannot care for themselves, this type of scenario may be in their futures. Because of this...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 2, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Some Delaware residents may consider themselves control freaks and not think of that characteristic as a bad one. However, there will likely be times in a person’s life when he or she cannot control every aspect of a situation. In particular, if an individual...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Oct 4, 2018 | Elder Law, Firm News
Some Delaware residents feel a sense of accomplishment after making difficult decisions. While this feeling of accomplishment may be warranted, it is also important to remember that making the right decision is better than making just any decision, especially...
