Inheritance disputes are not uncommon. This is especially true if a family has many children or if those siblings had tense relationships in the past. But what are the main reasons siblings fight over inheritance and what can a person do to help eliminate these...
You will encounter various legal documents throughout your life. Some of those documents will ensure you receive the necessary healthcare papers on what happens. Likewise, some documents can secure your financial or estate's future. According to the U.S News, powers...
Living wills give people their voices, even if physical or mental incapacity has taken their ability to speak their wishes. Although often overlooked, advance care directives such as the living will play an important role in end-of-life planning. Written legal...
After creating an estate plan, you cannot simply let it stay the same for the rest of your life. After all, life itself constantly changes, and your plan needs to reflect your life at its most current moment. So how do you handle estate plan reviews, then? Is there a...
An estate plan creates a specific outline of what you intend to do with your assets after your death. It is the best way to protect your family and ensure the carrying out of your wishes. If you have a child with special needs, you can make specific provisions for...
A common question posed to the team here at the Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. is what expenses might face one's estate upon their death. A major element of estate planning is formulating strategies to avoid these expenses. Yet most assume that they cannot...
You probably never thought twice about having insurance to cover anything happening to your home or the family SUV. It should be the same with durable powers of attorney (POA). There are two types of POAs. What are they, and what kind of benefits do they provide?...
If you are a business owner, you are undoubtedly focused on daily operations and the tasks involved with making the company increasingly successful. What happens to the business when it no longer has your guiding hand? Perhaps now is the time to consider developing a...
Individuals may prepare an estate plan at whatever time they wish. Age or finances may not affect their ability to do so. As described by the Delaware Journal of Public Health, however, the courts may apply a three-point test to determine an individual’s state of...
Creating a solid estate plan comes down to preparation. Not only should you include how you want your property handled after your death, but you should also plan for your own care. An estate plan includes more than what comes after you die. A comprehensive approach...