Offices of Olivia S Benson, Esq, PL

Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the workers, and their many contributions to our country. I wish you all a wonderful day. Thank you for everything you do!

I have dedicated 30 years of my life to my career and the thing I still love most is helping families and individuals navigate their probate and estate planning matters and getting them on the path towards peace after the passing of a loved one. Thank you City of Miramar and Our City Media for this honor as I continue to serve the people of Florida.

Having an estate plan prepared is always a wise choice. By having the distribution of your assets properly arranged for your loved ones, you are helping them move to forward in the best way possible. If you need help preparing your estate plan, call my offices now to schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation.

Part of the reason I became a probate attorney is because I love people and I want to help them through the often daunting processes of estate planning and probate. If you have questions or concerns about an estate plan for you and your family, call me today—or visit my website— to schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation. We'll get through it together. https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/

Having a will in place not only allows for your wishes to be fulfilled the way you want them to, it also secures the future for your family. August is and it is a great time to start putting your plans in place. Leave your bank accounts, property, and sentimental possessions in the right hands. Leave a legacy. I can help you get started. Call my offices today for a FREE 15-minute consultation.

I talk a lot about how to manage your personal assets and probate, but how should you handle any business or company you own that you will leave behind? A few months ago, I had the chance to sit down with It's Right Here in Miramar's Business Connect Podcast with Johnie L. Douglas, Jr. of the Economic Development & Housing Department for the City of Miramar. We discuss the specific steps you need to take to protect your business in the event of your death. Watch it now.

Video: Discussing Probate for Business with It's Right Here in Miramar Perhaps you have been reading my blog or are regularly visiting my legal pages on Instagram and Facebook and you've learned a bit about how to correctly prepare your personal assets for when the time comes for you to leave this Earth. But how should you handle any business or company you own that yo...

August is National Make-a-Will Month. If you haven't already, now is the time to give your family and loved ones a plan for the future. Having a will that lays out what will happen to your assets—including financial accounts, property, personal effects and even your pet—will provide your family with much needed peace of mind. Watch more to have a better understanding of a will and probate.

Video: August is National Make-a-Will Month and Time to Consider Planning the Future for Your Family August is National Make-a-Will MonthThis month is National-Make-Will Month and it is the perfect opportunity to take the time to sit down and finally organize your will and estate plan. For more information, read my latest blog about the reasons why having a will is so important for the future of yo...

Su testamento es la manera de proteger sus seres queridos y estar seguro que sus deseos serán cumplidos. Al redactar el testamento, se regala a sí mismo la paz mental. Le permite comunicar importantes decisiones financieras y deja a usted y a su familia preparado para lo que le depare el futuro. Llámenos hoy. Se habla español.

August is National Make-a-Will Month! This is the perfect time to make some room in your calendar to sit down and prepare your will. There are so many benefits to having a prepared will, perhaps the most important is that it offers peace of mind to your family and loved ones. If it's something you have been considering, let this be a sign to set the wheels in motion. I am available for Free 15 minute consultations to discuss your plan.

¿Ha preparado su testamento y sus beneficiarios? Nos tomaremos el tiempo para hablar con usted durante quince (15) minutos sin costo alguno. Una vez que evaluemos sus necesidades podemos reunirnos para desarrollar una estrategia para resolver su caso. Estamos a su servicio.

Time is money! After a death, the State of Florida gives just 10 days from the date of death to file the deceased's will in probate court. Make sure the person who is in charge of your documents is aware of this time frame. They should also check with the court of the county where the deceased died for specifics on how to file. If mailing any documents, they should always use certified mail to ensure nothing is lost. Follow me for more probate advice and call my offices for a free 15 minute consultation.

The future will be here before you know it. Having a plan in place will help make it a better place for your loved ones. By having an estate plan in place, you have already made the first step to a better future. Call my offices today for your free 15-minute consultation.

There are a lot of ins and outs and ups and downs to estate planning and probate, your best call to action is to be prepared and save your loved ones any added stress during their time of loss. Do it for yourself. Do it for them. Call me for your free 15 minute consultation and let's get the difficult decisions out of the way so you can enjoy peace of mind.

Writing a will should not be taken lightly. They must be properly prepared and comply with Florida law to be valid. There are several steps to the process but a trusted probate attorney can help with that. Call me today for your free 15 minute consultation.⚖️ 786-245-7746.

If only life was so easy that instead of preparing a proper estate plan, we could just rely on the kindness of strangers to help us with everything from distributing our property to getting the headstone of our choice. Sigh...if only. A proper estate plan is more than just about money, it's about allocating your property and finalizing the last details of your life so the burden is not put on others. You are free to take chances, but if you want to do things right, you can start by calling me for a FREE 15-minute consultation.

Your family deserves the comfort of knowing everything you are leaving behind is settled and they don't have to worry. An estate plan that establishes where your assets will go will give your family peace of mind and that will be priceless for them when you are gone. Call my offices today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.

Sadly, this week, actress Shannen Doherty lost her 10-year battle with breast cancer. Before her passing, her diagnosis had allowed her the time and foresight to settle her affairs and property. While still living, she was able to distribute some of her possessions and finalize the arrangements for her funeral. By doing this, Shannen knew she would be making things easier for her loved ones. Many of us won't have an idea of when our time will come. Having a will and estate plan ready will ensure your final wishes are met and your loved ones have less to worry over.

Whether you are new parents, grandparents, just married, or thinking about starting a family someday, you need a plan! Having an estate plan clears the path for your loved ones to move forward with the security of having their needs met. Do it for yourself and for your family. Call my offices today to schedule your FREE 15 minute consultation.

Today we celebrate 248 years since a great rebellion became a great nation (although we shouldn't forget that not even a great nation is free of flaws).

In my latest article, The Perfectly Imperfect Concept of America, I cover some of the reasons why I am grateful for the birth of our nation—flaws and all.

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The Perfectly Imperfect Concept of America We humans are funny. In many instances not laugh-out-loud funny, but just crazy funny. I feel that If there are aliens watching us now, their eyes (if they have them) are popping out at all times.In many ways I am grateful to the founding fathers and mothers (interesting to note things are written a...

Wishing you all a fun, festive and safe Independence Day. Today we honor our strength, unity, and hope for a brighter future for all. Happy Birthday America!🇺🇸🎉

Here's the deal: if you don't have a plan for your assets, they won't go to your family or loved ones when you die. Instead, the government (State of Florida) and any banks where you kept money, will keep them. You spent your entire life paying taxes and bank fees, do you really want to leave everything you own to the state and financial institutions? Having an estate plan is one of the smartest choices you can make. Call my offices today to schedule your free consultation and get started.

I don't just share a name with the world's most popular female detective, I share her tenacity, compassion, and dedication to service. Like Detective Benson, I have your best interest in mind! You don't have to navigate the probate process alone. Call my offices today to schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation.

There is nothing I am more dedicated to than my clients and the people I serve. More than anything, I want to see families prosper and be able to attain what they deserve and have worked so hard for. I offer FREE 15-minute consultations Call me to discuss how I can be of service to you.

Great news Floridians!🏝 There are no estate taxes in Florida. Zero. The beneficiary of a deceased person in our state does not owe any taxes on inherited property. That's just one more reason to do the right thing for yourself and your family and get a proper estate plan together. Call our office today to schedule your FREE 15 minute consultation.

I'm sharing with you this personal essay offering a different perspective on the recent holiday we know as Juneteenth. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for reading.

Celebrating the Survival of the Enslaved and Praying for Change in Human Understanding A perspective on the Emancipation Proclamation by Olivia S. Benson