On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Sep 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
Most people know that wills and trusts are for upholding the final wishes of the deceased. These documents ensure that loved ones properly inherit assets, establish a guardianship, and help avoid lengthy probate procedures. If wills and trusts are this useful, what...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Sep 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
Delaware residents like you are meticulous about estate plan creation and management. This means you want the best of the best looking after your estate, too. In other words, you want an executor that you have no misgivings about. You may think this makes a family...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Jul 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
Living trusts are trusts that you create while you are alive. In estate planning, most people know the vague idea of a trust but may not know the specifics of how it works. They also may not know how a trust can benefit a person in case your beneficiaries change or...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Jul 1, 2020 | Estate Planning
Delaware business owners like you dedicate time, money and effort to your business. You build it from the ground up. You nurture and care for it. You put your heart and soul into it. So what do you do when it is time to pass on the torch? Business succession planning...
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...
