Benson Monica A - Fort Worth, TX
Monica A. Benson is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and managing partner at Katten Benson Zachry Golightly, LLP in Fort Worth, Texas. Licensed since 2005, she provides compassionate counsel in elder law, estate planning, probate administration, guardianship, and Medicaid long-term care planning throughout Tarrant County.
Compassionate Elder Law and Estate Planning in Fort Worth
Facing the legal and financial challenges of aging or caring for an aging parent requires experienced counsel. Monica A. Benson, managing partner at Katten Benson Zachry Golightly, LLP, guides Texas families through delicate life transitions. Operating from Barwick Drive in Fort Worth, attorney Benson delivers personalized advocacy that prioritizes family dignity and asset security.
Attorney Benson earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2005. In 2012, she achieved certification as a Certified Elder Law Attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. If you need an attorney urgently for emergency guardianship, or you wish to find a lawyer who understands the human side of aging, attorney Benson offers the legal clarity your family needs.
Comprehensive Estate Planning, Wills, and Trust Solutions
A well-crafted estate plan ensures your wishes are respected while protecting assets from unnecessary taxation and court conflict. Attorney Benson works closely with individuals and families to structure customized legal instruments tailored to their needs.
Key Estate Planning and Preservation Services
- Wills and trusts lawyers representation: Drafting last will and testament documents, revocable living trusts, and irrevocable trusts for orderly asset transfer.
- Supplemental needs trusts: Establishing special needs trusts that enhance the life of disabled beneficiaries without disqualifying them from government benefits.
- Power of attorney lawyers documents: Preparing statutory durable financial and medical powers of attorney to safeguard decision-making authority during incapacity.
- Medicaid crisis planning: Structuring lawful spend-down plans to qualify for nursing home benefits while protecting the family home.
Thoughtful Probate and Guardianship Advocacy
The loss or incapacitation of a loved one brings immense emotional strain. As a past president of the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, Monica A. Benson brings deep familiarity with local probate courts, assisting families through every phase of estate administration.
Probate and Incapacity Representation
- Probate administration: Guiding executors through probate filings, asset inventories, creditor notices, and heirship determinations.
- Legal guardianship proceedings: Establishing court-supervised guardianships for incapacitated seniors and adults with special needs.
- Guardianship ad litem service: Representing proposed wards to protect their civil liberties and best interests in court.
Recognized Leadership in Elder Law
Attorney Benson serves as an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, teaching elder law and directing practical clinical courses. She has been named a Top Attorney in Elder Law by Fort Worth Magazine since 2010 and is an active member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. When your family needs to hire an elder law attorney with proven credentials in Fort Worth, contact Monica A. Benson to schedule an appointment.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the upscale Overton South area of Southwest Fort Worth, situated just steps from the popular Hulen Mall retail district.
Building Location
This is a modern single-story commercial office building known as the Overton South Professional Building, built in 1985. The property is nestled in a quiet professional complex located directly off the busy South Hulen Street corridor near Hulen Mall.
Parking Details
A spacious, free surface parking lot surrounds the professional building, offering plentiful convenient spaces for clients and patients.
Public Transit
Served by Trinity Metro Route 6 (8th Ave/McCart/Hulen Mall); nearest stop is at Hulen & Barwick.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front glass doors of the Overton South Professional Building. The elder law offices of Katten Benson Zachry Golightly are located immediately on the ground floor in Suite 100.