Marnie Hankinson Watson

Marnie Hankinson Watson

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 17 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Valdosta, GA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills, Elder Law

2704 N Oak St, Bldg L, Valdosta, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

South Georgia Trust + Estate, LLC

2704 N Oak St, Bldg L, Valdosta, GA, 31602

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Marnie Hankinson Watson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Susan and Ray | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

Very professional; offers sincere advice and education about the estate planning and trusts. We were so impressed that someone so youthful was so knowledgeable and able to relate to us as we discussed our needs in the planning of our wills and trusts. We recently learned that she became a full part...ner with the Bennett Firm.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2015

Medicaid application

Marnie was exceptionally helpful in doing all the necessary paperwork and submittals in order to qualify our sister for Medicaid. She was discreet, thorough and professional.

Posted by Wayne | June 29, 2015

Estate Assistance

As an Administrator for an estate, I had sought legal assistance from an attorney who turned out to be not that proficient in estate matters. I subsequently engaged Ms. Watson and not only became convinced that she was very knowledgeable in estate matters, but also found her to be very easy to conve...rse with. Through her efforts she was able to negotiate a favorable settlement of the estate. We have all heard the lawyer jokes....could never think of one that would be applicable to Ms. Watson. If you retain her services, you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Michelle | June 15, 2015

Marnie Watson

Last year when my Father was terminally ill and in the nursing home, my Mother and I enlisted Marnie's services for guidance and assistance. She directed us every step of the way in attempting to obtain Medicaid for my Father to help pay for his nursing home care. Sadly, he passed away just a coupl...e of weeks before he would have been eligible. She was so kind and caring during this process and skillfully directed us every step of the way. This was an area that was foreign and unfamiliar to us and she made the process more understandable. After his death, she helped us prepare health care directives, a will and power of attorney for my Mother for future use. I highly recommend Marnie, as she is not only a highly skilled and competent attorney, but she also has such a truly sweet and caring spirit for those she is helping.

Posted by Linda | June 10, 2015

Medicaid Application and Wills

Ms. Watson is intelligent, knowledgeable in the field of elder law, and has a pleasant personality. She is available by telephone, answers e-mail promptly and accepts electronic documents. Ms. Watson was careful to ask me to provide information a little at the time, which kept me from being overwhe...lmed by the very involved Medicaid application process. As a courtesy to me, she provided ways to send her the volumes of required information so that I did not have an hour's drive to get it to her. She accomplished each task with expertise.. She met with the Medicaid representative and overcame each obstacle. She drew up a complete will for me and helped me with related items. Her fee is reasonable and well worth it because of the money she saved me and the mental anguish she alleviated.

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Marnie Hankinson Watson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elder law lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not only is Marnie a strong advocate for her clients, she is an excellent person. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of solid legal representation with great service."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Managing Partner, Bennett Watson Trust & Estate, LLC

2008 - 2019

Partner, Bennett Watson Trust, Estate & Elder Law, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2013 - Present

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

2013 - Present

ElderCounsel

Education

2007

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2003

University of Florida

Speaking Engagements

2015

NNEPA Fall Collegium

Did You Say Testamentary Trust?

2015

Learning in Retirement

Medicaid Essentials Planning

2014

Learning in Retirement

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

2013

Learning in Retirement

Estate Plans that Work

2013

Financial Management Services CLE

Estate Plans that Work

Languages

English

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