On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Jun 26, 2020 | Estate Planning
You may not think that you need a will, especially if you are younger, just starting a family or at the beginning of your career. You would not be alone—70% of Americans do not have a will in place. However, a will can be an essential tool at any stage of your life....
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Jun 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
As you focus your attention on your estate planning, one alarming aspect soon arises: there is the possibility that much of the hard-earned assets you hope to pass on to your heirs in Camden will have to go towards settling your estate’s liabilities. Even if you...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | May 4, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many divorces that happen today involve spouses who are in their 50s, 60s or even older. These divorces may happen in remarriages or in first marriages. Regardless of how many times a person has been married, their divorce may send shockwaves through the extended...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 29, 2020 | Estate Planning
Getting married after a previous divorce or the death of a spouse can be an event that provides a breath of fresh air and feeling of great hope to people. It is important, however, for people in this position to not overlook some of the important logistics involved in...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 15, 2020 | Estate Planning
You may think about the future of your assets from time to time. That is, you might consider who will inherit your personal properties like your home and financial assets. But what about your business assets? Surely you cannot just lump those together with your...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 13, 2020 | Estate Planning
As the parent of a special-needs child, you naturally want to know they will be cared for even after you are gone. There are a few facts you need to be aware of, though, during estate planning with an attorney when your child has special needs. How you set you set up...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 10, 2020 | Estate Planning
If the time has come for you to think about estate planning, you may wonder if setting up a trust is a good idea, and if so, what kind? There are different kinds of trusts designed to fulfill different needs. Living trusts are among the most common, and you can...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
People make changes to their estate plans for a host of reasons, such as divorce and a death in the family. However, some decide to modify their estate plan as a result of a beneficiary’s behavior. There are many ways in which a beneficiary’s behavior can...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Mar 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
Like all your relatives, your family members with special needs play an important role in your life. While you recognize the limitations that his or her disabilities entail, you want your loved one to have a long, healthy and happy life. Of course, financial support...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Mar 12, 2020 | Estate Planning
Are you a Delaware resident who already created an estate plan? If so, you are ahead of the curve. But you cannot create an estate plan and leave it untouched. Your estate plan should change as your life changes. It should reflect your current desires and state of...
