On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Elder Law
If you own a business and retirement is on the horizon, you should work out a business succession plan if you want your company to remain in the hands of someone you trust, like a child, relative or a friend. This is why Delaware business owners include buy-sell...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Elder Law
As you or a loved one ages, you may become more aware of the special concerns and issues that occur with the senior population in Delaware. Sometimes, these concerns or issues lead to the need for legal counsel. That is why there is a specific area of law dedicated to...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Elder Law
At the law office of Bonnie M. Benson, we know that it is often difficult, and sometimes impossible, for Delaware senior citizens and their families to afford long-term care without assistance. Medicaid exists to help people with limited resources and/or low income to...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Aug 26, 2019 | Elder Law
Senior citizens are an important part of our society. They deserve respect and to be taken of. However, they often end up in bad situations because they have nobody to care for them, they get taken advantage of or they run out of money. In any event, they need...
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...
