Comprehensive Elder Law Services
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

