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About Bennie
Biography
It's hard to think about life after you're gone - but with my help, you can ensure that your loved ones will be taken care of. With eight years of experience as an estate planning and administration attorney, I have the resources and knowledge necessary to create a plan that can fully avoid probate and many of the other complexities of estate administration that most people miss, minimize the taxes on assets after you pass, and protect your beneficiaries to ensure your legacy lasts.
No matter what kind of estate planning assistance you need: establishing a guardian for minor children or dependent adults, creating business succession plans for your small business, utilizing the many benefits of revocable living trust and other advanced trust planning strategies...my team and I are here so together we can provide peace-of-mind knowing that everyone you love is safe now & later on down the line!
Get the ball rolling and call today and schedule your intial planning session.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
10 years
Trusts
30%
10 years
Probate
25%
10 years
Wills and Living Wills
5%
10 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Virginia for 10 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2015
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Location
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
725 Jackson Street, Suite 209, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
7275 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 310, Richmond, VA, 23226
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Bennie Allen Wall's Reviews
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Posted by Sherri | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
A tedious process made easy!!
Bennie Wall made development of a trust a seamless process. I highly recommend him for writing a will or trust. He is professional and friendly.
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable and Efficient
We had an exceptional experience working with Bennie and Sam with Carrell, Blanton and Ferris Attorney At Law.. Bennie was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and thorough in guiding us through the process of creating our estate planning package. They took the time to answer all our questions, ...
Posted by Sharon | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Review
Very knowledgeable and shared ideas we did not think of that enhanced estate plan. He listened to our needs and responded thoughtfully
Posted by Jay | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning: Professional and Courteous
Bennie Wall and his team at the Fredericksburg office made our estate planning easy. His in-depth knowledge and transparent communications made us comfortable and confident we’d made the right choice for our estate planning attorney. Every question answered, options discussed, and recommendations m...
Posted by Malorie | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will and living will
Bennie went above and beyond to help my husband and I set up our Wills. He helped explain very clearly what the process would be and term definitions. Very happy with our experience!
Bennie Allen Wall's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Bennie was advising a client on estate administration in the conference room next to my office. I could not hear most of their conversation, but twice I heard the client exclaim "This is great!" and "You've really outdone yourself." This exemplified not only Bennie's knowledge and expertise on estate administration but also his ability to connect to his clients."
"Bennie is who I go to when I run into estate planning questions, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone with estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Excellence for the Future Award in Estate Planning, CALI
2015
Pro Bono Certification Award, Harry L. Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Principal Attorney, Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
2017 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC
2016 - 2016
Attorney, Zaremba Center For Estate Planning & Elder Law
2013 - 2014
Pro Bono Clinic Intern, VAHCC
2013 - 2014
Legal Intern, Tingen & Williams, PLLC
Associations
2021 - Present
Estate Planning Council of RichmondMember
2017 - Present
Virginia Bar Association, Wills, Trusts and Estates SectionMember
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2015 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyers ConferenceMember
2015 - Present
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2019 - 2025
Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsPresident
2016 - 2017
Williamsburg Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
American Bar AssociationLaw Student Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Planning of Revocable Living Trust
Avoid Probate, Protect Beneficiaries, Rest Easy
Child Safeguard Planning
Your children will be protected and cared for during your incapacity and after your passing.
Incapacity Planning
A person you know and trust will take care of your healthcare and financial decisions when you are unable to do so yourself.
Asset Protection Planning
Use advanced estate planning to protect your legacy from creditor's, divorce's, excessive estate taxes, and more.
Education
2015
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Christopher Newport University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2026
10 Real -World Lessons From Celebrity Probates
IP and Right of Publicity Viewed Through the Estate of Robin Williams
2022
District 24L Fall Conference
Foundational Estate Planning in Virginia
2021
Winter 2021 Adventures in Learning
Unique Estate Planning Situations
2021
Winter 2021 Adventures in Learning
Essentials of Estate Planning
2021
Richmond Chapter Meeting
Drafting Flexibility Into Estate Plans During Uncertain Tax Times
2020
SFSP Richmond Zoom Lunch and Learn
Estate Planning Opportunities During COVID 19
2020
Richmond Chapter Lunch and Learn
15 Things You May Not Know About Estate Planning: Updates for Professionals Serving the Elderly
2019
Fall Continuing Education
Modern Estate Planning Under the SECURE Act
2018
Spring Meeting
Estate Planning for Retired Teachers
2018
Members Lunch and Learn Series
Estate Planning Implications of the Tax and Jobs Act of 2017
2018
Continuing Education for Members
Wealth Preservation for Virginians
2018
Chesterfield County Adult Continuing Education Enrichment Classes
How to Plan Your Estate
Publications
2016
Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest
Pro Bono Scholastici: Getting Out of the Building While Remaining in the Classroom
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Next of kin hierarchy when no will or trust
29 Oct 2023
Q&A
What happens if 1 of 4 beneficiaries refuses to accept the amount left to him in a Trust?
26 Oct 2023
Q&A
As executor of the estate, can my friends brother force her out of the house now that her Mom passed away?
27 Oct 2023