John R. Bennett

John R. Bennett

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 60 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Valdosta, GA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Medicaid & Medicare

2502 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 32%

This area is primarily long term care planning to include Medicare, Medicaid, VA aid and attendance, and private insurance.

23 years | 200 cases

32%
Estate Planning 32%

General estate planning to include trusts, wills, estate and gift taxes, charitable trusts and foundations. Asset protection planning using revocable and irrevocable trusts. I have engaged in estate planning throughout my legal career but have limited my practice to this area for the last 12 years,

60 years | 1,200 cases

32%
Probate 31%

The probate numbers include trust administration and settlement.

60 years | 300 cases

31%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 60 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1965

Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

Bennett Trust Estate & Elder Law

2502 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA, 31602-2520

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John R. Bennett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charlie | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Experts that care

After my father passed unexpectedly without a will, there was a bit of running around needed in order to take care of the estate. Mr. Bennett was quick to show not only his compassion for the situation but also his willingness to get the job done. I had compiled a list of most accounts, but it was hi...m and his staff that did 99% of the work from there. Everything was as streamlined as possible from what I saw of the process.

Posted by Debbie Thompson | June 10, 2015 | Probate

Best Lawyer in Town

Mr. Bennett and his staff are very professional and caring individuals. During and after the death of my parents, Mr. Bennett and his staff handled all the detailed paperwork regarding my parents will and estate matters. If it wasn't for them, I would have been lost. All I had to do was pick up the... phone and they were there to answer any questions I had. They made everything seem easy and painless during my time of grieving. They make you feel like family. Still to this day, (5 years later) I have a new dear friend in the office. They are the best.

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Jeffrey Cramer

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. I am proud to consider John Bennett as a colleague and mentor. His experience as an estate planning and elder law attorney is unparalleled. I have benefited from his insightful approach to many estate planning issues that we have discussed through the years."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

2015 Integrity Award, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

2015

BV Rated, Martindale Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - 2002

Judge, United States Magistrate Court

1972 - 2000

Attorney, Barham Dover Bennett Miller & Stone

1966 - 1971

JAG Officer, Us Army Jag Corps

Associations

2010 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2000 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Board Member

1965 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

1988 - 2003

Valdosta Bar Association

President

Education

1966

University of Georgia College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1963

University of Georgia, Valdosta State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Senior Luncheon

Truth About Estate Planning

2015

Learning in Retirement

Medicaid Essentials Planning

2014

Perry National Fair

Estate Planning Essentials

2014

Learning in Retirement

Estate Plans that Work

2014

Learning in Retirement

What you should know about Estate Planning but don't know to ask.

2013

Learning in Retirement

Estate Planning and Elder Law

2013

Funeral Director's Continuing Education

Planning for Disability

2012

Triple Crown Hometown Luncheon

Estate Plans that Work

2012

Informational Luncheon

Truth About Estate Planning

2011

Fall Collegium

Selected Risk Management and Ethical Issues

Languages

English

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