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Monica A. Benson

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Biography

Monica A. Benson is a Certified Elder Law Attorney* who has spent her 20+ year career assisting clients with elder law needs. She represents clients in a number of different areas, including drafting estate planning documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; probate matters for estates of all sizes, whether the decedent died with or without a will; guardianship matters, where she represents guardians, wards, or serves as a court-appointed attorney; and Medicaid planning, helping clients determine, obtain and maintain eligibility. Monica also helps teach the next generations of attorneys as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, teaching Elder Law.

* Certified Elder Law Attorney as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation and as recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Education

  • Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law), Fort Worth, Texas
    • J.D. - 2005
  • Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
    • B.A. - 2002

Clarifying note: “now Texas A&M University School of Law

Classes & Seminars

  • Adjunct Professor, Elder Law, Texas A&M University School of Law, 2013 to Present
  • Medicaid and IRAs, Disability and Elder Law Attorney Association – Houston
  • "Elder Law", Fort Worth Paralegal Association
  • "Guardianship and Divorce", UTCLE, 2019 Elder Law Conference, August, 2019

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Chancellor, Trinity Episcopal Foundation, 2013 to 2018
  • Board of Directors, Cliburn 180, Van Cliburn Foundation, 2016 to 2018

Honors

  • Texas Super Lawyers list, 2020-2026
  • Texas Rising Stars in Elder Law, 2010, 2014-2020
  • Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars: 2019-2020
  • Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars: 2019

Professional Associations

  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member, 2005 to Present
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Texas Chapter Board Member)
  • Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, Past President, 2014 to 2015
  • Tarrant County Probate Bar Association (President), 2013-2014
  • Tarrant County Probate Bar Association (President-Elect), 2012-2013
  • Tarrant County Probate Bar Association (Treasurer), 2011-2012
  • Tarrant County Probate Bar Association (Member), 2005 to Present

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation, 2012

Current Employment Position

  • Managing Partner