On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Sep 28, 2020 | Firm News
The “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement has exploded in recent years. The internet is full of instructional videos explaining everything from inflating a bike tire to tackling major home improvement projects. Indeed, you feel a sense of accomplishment when doing something...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Firm News
More and more Americans in Delaware and elsewhere are looking into the benefits of long-term care insurance. According to the American Association of Retired People, those who are 65 and older stand a 50/50 chance of needing some form of long term care. “Long-term...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Firm News
In 2015, Americans purchased over 2 million second homes. These included both investment properties and vacation homes. You may be thinking about purchasing a second home in Delaware or somewhere out of state, and if so, you are clearly not alone. Nevertheless, the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Firm News
As a citizen of Delaware who has your estate plan figured out, you are already several steps ahead of some other individuals. However, when was the last time you took a look at the plan? If you haven’t gone to re-examine it in a while, you may want to change...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 28, 2019 | Firm News
When it comes to drafting an estate plan or settling the estate of a loved one, many people have the same question – when is it possible to avoid the probate process? Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s estate according to his or her...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 26, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate Transactions
Delaware residents may enter the role of being a landlord in many ways. Some may feel the desire to invest in real estate and purchase rental properties in efforts to earn extra income, and others may have inherited a home and decide to rent it for similar reasons....
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 23, 2019 | Firm News, Real Estate Transactions
At some point in many people’s lives, they will need to move. As a result, they may find themselves looking to buy a home in Delaware for the first time. Though real estate transactions take place every day, they can still have their complications, and...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 18, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Though getting end-of-life affairs in order well before that time comes is important, many Delaware residents may not look forward to taking the time to actually plan ahead. Certainly, going through estate planning can take time and effort in order to make a...
by Law Offices of Bonnie M. Benson, P.A. | Apr 9, 2019 | Estate Planning, Firm News
Having a special needs child often means approaching certain scenarios from different angles. While many Delaware parents become adept at taking new approaches, it’s worth noting that estate planning will likely also need carrying out differently in order to...
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...
