<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Olivia Benson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivia Benson]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:37:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[It's important to understand the legal issues related to inheritance when you have an adopted child]]></title><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/it-s-important-to-understand-the-legal-issues-related-to-inheritance-when-you-have-an-adopted-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bbfa8175ade47ce7bda81f</guid><category><![CDATA[Probate]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/cbe428_1ffe5b25f0f34324907b6308001e9010/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing the right person for your probate matters is crucial!]]></title><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/choosing-the-right-person-for-your-probate-matters-is-crucial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bbf9475be205a15a0c005c</guid><category><![CDATA[Probate]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:25:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/cbe428_a0e56482079a4c37b7b29eabf7aba627/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking about filing for the 2026 Florida Homestead Exemption? ]]></title><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/thinking-about-filing-for-the-2026-florida-homestead-exemption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bbf99f75ade47ce7bda56d</guid><category><![CDATA[Probate]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:27:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/cbe428_7d115bd9bfa7447da0e56ee821a09ee9/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adoption can be complex, especially when it comes to estate planning and inheritance.]]></title><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/adoption-can-be-complex-especially-when-it-comes-to-estate-planning-and-inheritance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bbf9e3acd17ea15d24cbd8</guid><category><![CDATA[Probate]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:28:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/cbe428_538810b74a3347ee836d827b6260ca33/480p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Florida, a Homestead Exemption Ends When the Homeowner Passes — and Failing to Report It Can Cost Families Thousands (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people don’t realize that a Homestead Exemption does not  automatically continue after the homeowner’s death. Florida’s Homestead...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/in-florida-a-homestead-exemption-ends-when-the-homeowner-passes-and-failing-to-report-it-can-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d2f0e2bb3ee0c0b3630e3d</guid><category><![CDATA[Florida Homestead Exemption]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_d5e213a6129449758e85efd7b0af37ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Homestead Exemption: Why It’s One of the Strongest Protections in the Nation (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to protecting your home, Florida offers some of the most powerful legal safeguards in the country. The Florida Homestead Exemption isn’t just a tax perk—it’s a constitutional right designed to protect families, preserve homes, and secure legacies. 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It can...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/why-reporting-a-homeowner-s-death-is-crucial-for-florida-homestead-exemption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b7d331b954e09d4d8cca9</guid><category><![CDATA[Property]]></category><category><![CDATA[Florida Homestead Exemption]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:57:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_98f8640852d340ce90885cb67051ea47~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Is National Make-A-Will Month — Protect Your Family, Secure Your Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[August is National Make-A-Will Month, a timely reminder that one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones is to have a clear, legally valid will in place.]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/august-is-national-make-a-will-month-protect-your-family-secure-your-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689cb5bc7fbeba54803c5cb5</guid><category><![CDATA[Will Preparation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wills & Testaments]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:10:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_f7332e1330e9455dbb66368b08a76832~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quitclaim Deed Fraud Is On the Rise in Florida — Here’s How to Protect Your Property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quitclaim Deed Fraud Is On the Rise in Florida — Here’s How to Protect Your Property]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/quitclaim-deed-fraud-is-on-the-rise-in-florida-here-s-how-to-protect-your-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6877c842cbdfb405a4b1d484</guid><category><![CDATA[Property]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:58:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_d09e7690f2d14cb68095d6cde9f78fe4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The American Declaration of Independence—A Concept to Grow Into ]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we honor America’s founding ideals, we must also recognize their contradictions and ask how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go.]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/the-american-declaration-of-independence-a-concept-to-grow-into</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6866d9c15312404dc7ce7488</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 19:50:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_0694999f69724c16999b96dc2096fede~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s in the Name Juneteenth?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I explore the deeper truth of Juneteenth, the language of liberation, and why names matter in our healing and collective memory. I am a...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/what-s-in-the-name-juneteenth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6854530d01c622a34dc1b2f8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_4a470a4e80de442d88046496f5b5fffc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Our Elders: The Role of Estate Planning on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year on June 15, we observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to raise awareness about the neglect, exploitation, and abuse...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/protecting-our-elders-the-role-of-estate-planning-on-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b2df8ef70c6f7b200878e</guid><category><![CDATA[Wills & Testaments]]></category><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_23767a994d2b422895432fc61f142eb0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 72% of Americans Don’t Have a Will — Here’s Why That Puts Families at Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time is not on our side. Most Americans don't have a valid will. Recent estate planning statistics reveal a concerning trend: more than...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/over-75-of-americans-don-t-have-a-will-here-s-why-that-puts-families-at-risk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68409df4c81ffc3560ead94a</guid><category><![CDATA[Wills & Testaments]]></category><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 19:35:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_e67df931275943868b09a031cee36e70~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scammers, Scoundrels, and Seniors: Why Protecting Vulnerable Elders Is Vital for Good Estate Planning (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many scammers and scoundrels out there who, unfortunately, prey on vulnerable seniors. These people don't care who they...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/scammers-scoundrels-and-seniors-why-protecting-vulnerable-elders-is-vital-for-good-estate-plannin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f7ee4d555ee813e6a57a25</guid><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wills & Testaments]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:30:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_790468afaf0847e1993a7f13ee60162e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting Trust Into Trusts: A Will May Not Always Fit Your Estate Planning Needs. A Trust Could Be A Better Option. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trust is a legal document that outlines your wishes for how and when your assets, including cherished items, are passed down.]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/putting-trust-into-trusts-a-will-may-not-always-fit-your-estate-planning-needs-a-trust-could-be-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f7e2e49fa38111fa7491e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:02:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_6fe8a05d28434ac9bd94d63067f637a1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m Celebrating Mexico’s First Female President, Claudia Sheinbaum, For Women’s History Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have so much respect for Mexico. I admire how the people held on to much of their ancestral culture despite the ravages of colonialism. No place is perfect, and many issues remain, but Mexico is beautiful. The traditions, people, and food are extraordinary.  It was heart-warming to see Mexico send firefighters to California to help with the recent wildfires despite how some Americans view their country. This act of humanity was done under the leadership of the first female president of...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/i-m-celebrating-mexico-s-first-female-president-claudia-sheinbaum-for-women-s-history-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dae6bb5a09f785759e8176</guid><category><![CDATA[Women's History]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:48:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Should Make An Estate Plan So That Your Children Don't Kill Your Spouse! 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Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's History Month: Female Property Rights (Video)]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Women's History Month, I discuss the topic of women historically not being allowed property rights and how that affected their lives...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/women-s-history-month-female-property-rights-video</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6b825b789c928e043fc39</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:18:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_31ba17de91b44fcbb3fcfeaa84301422~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let No Man Pull You So Low as to Hate Him!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wow! What a big ask! This can seem wrong at many levels! How could Martin Luther King say this? It might seem right in principle, but the...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/let-no-man-pull-you-so-low-as-to-hate-him</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a3cfebc6ccec690b4a09a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Black History]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:58:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cbe428_6021346835234e9d8dad081ae78cdacf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Holy Days and Season's Greetings: Let Love Rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let Love Rain As I lie here looking at the sky, I’m wondering why the world is still at war. As I look out and marvel at the moon, I wish...]]></description><link>https://www.officesoliviabenson.com/post/happy-holy-days-and-season-s-greetings-let-love-rain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">676969b0da534b6a45b65179</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:52:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://vimeo.com/1038651374?share=copy" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Olivia S. Benson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>