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William Benz

Southampton, PA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

      Began practicing with a general practice law firm in 1980 in Philadelphia. A seasoned attorney named David Karabel gave me great advice back then: to write as many wills as I could. For the past 30 years I have followed that advice. Have written over 2,000 wills, and counting.     In 2006 I became a Magisterial District Judge, a position that I continue to hold. My current term of office expires in 2018. Under court rules we are able to practice law woth certain limitations as to practice area.     Over the years I litigated hundreds of cases in civil court, represented dozens of businesses, performed hundreds of real estate and business transactions, represented Nextel, and land developers in zoning and land development matters, represented Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation. Represented Kimco Corporation in commercial evictions. So I've had a very extensive experience as an attorney and made the most of my education and abilities.     But I have to admit that the biggest thrill that I get from the practice of law is helping  people plan their estates and helping families  wind up their loved ones' estates. I love meeting and getting to know new people. I find their stories and their circumstances compelling. I am truly, deeply motivated to help people to improve their circumstances. That is why I went to law school: to use my skills and knowledge to improve the lives of others. I am at your service.   

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Real Estate

Probate

Language

English

Contact

307 Lakeside DriveSouthampton, PA, 18966-4050 Office (215) 322-5599 307 Lakeside DriveSouthampton, PA, 18966-4050 Office (215) 322-5599(215) 322-5599

Office: (215) 268-7133

Website: N/A

Reviews

Robert
February 7, 2014

William Benz prepared new Wills, Advance Medical Directive, and Durable Power of Attorney for myself and my wife. He was very helpful in explaining the legalese in these documents and made it easy for us to understand how they apply to our needs. He was very friendly and easy to speak with, giving us a high level of confidence in the documents he prepared in meeting our needs and requirements. In summary, he is my kind of lawyer and I would look to him first in any legal matter that I might encounter in the future.

Ron
January 28, 2014

Bill is great all around , trustworthy , intelligent, professional in his field. He was extremely helpful to my business in some difficult ,land development, and zoning cases.... He even helped my mother on a basic real estate transaction and made her comfortable thru the process. I would recommend him highly for many legal issues ..

Joseph
September 12, 2016

Mr.Benz has been doing a wonderful job helping to settle my mother's estate.Very helpful and the lady Joanne who is his right arm is extremely helpful as I work a long time involving profession and am able to correspond between my hours of work. I would highly recommend Mr.Benz and Joanne to ALL the people in need of an excellent lawyer for wills and estate planning. I cannot say anything but a BIG thank you for all your help.

Marc
April 16, 2016

I retained Bill to help me as the executor of my mom’s estate through the probate and estate process. Bill and his staff were great throughout the process. Not only did Bill prove to be very knowledgeable in this area, he was also very adept at working through some complicated issues that arose along the way. In addition, Bill and his staff were very accessible and responded quickly to any questions I had. He is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

anonymous
November 17, 2015

Mr. Benz is an excellent attorney and very thorough. He has done some excellent estate planning, real estate and litigation work for myself and family members.

Jim
December 22, 2014

Not only have a used his services, I grown up a few doors away from him. William Benz has ALWAYS been one of the most professional individuals I've EVER known.

Frank
July 18, 2014

Bill was extremely patient and knowledgeable in helping me update and prepare my will and healthcare legal work. Without attentiveness and considerations I don't know what I would have done. I have worked with attorneys before in other tax matters but Bill was the most patient and expert in his area of practice. Thank you again Bill.

Tommy
March 25, 2014

Bill and his Staff helped my Wife and I with an immediate appointment and efficient preparation of Wills and Power of Attorney. His professional and personal legal advice was effective and affordable. He has earned our trust and we will seek his counsel with any future family legal questions.

Aileen P.
February 6, 2014

I had a great experience with William Benz. He helped me write my will and I found him to be professional, trustworthy, and reliable. I will be calling him in regards to future legal matters.

anonymous
October 5, 2018

When making your appointment, be sure to ask about his policy on free consultations. Mr. Benz seemed very knowledgeable in his field, however, there were certain areas where I realized he would not be a good fit for my specific case. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that until after I met with him. I also didn't realize he charges his hourly rate for consultations unless you hire him. This is my fault. I should have asked beforehand.

Robert
February 7, 2014

William Benz prepared new Wills, Advance Medical Directive, and Durable Power of Attorney for myself and my wife. He was very helpful in explaining the legalese in these documents and made it easy for us to understand how they apply to our needs. He was very friendly and easy to speak with, giving us a high level of confidence in the documents he prepared in meeting our needs and requirements. In summary, he is my kind of lawyer and I would look to him first in any legal matter that I might encounter in the future.

Ron
January 28, 2014

Bill is great all around , trustworthy , intelligent, professional in his field. He was extremely helpful to my business in some difficult ,land development, and zoning cases.... He even helped my mother on a basic real estate transaction and made her comfortable thru the process. I would recommend him highly for many legal issues ..

Joseph
September 12, 2016

Mr.Benz has been doing a wonderful job helping to settle my mother's estate.Very helpful and the lady Joanne who is his right arm is extremely helpful as I work a long time involving profession and am able to correspond between my hours of work. I would highly recommend Mr.Benz and Joanne to ALL the people in need of an excellent lawyer for wills and estate planning. I cannot say anything but a BIG thank you for all your help.

Marc
April 16, 2016

I retained Bill to help me as the executor of my mom’s estate through the probate and estate process. Bill and his staff were great throughout the process. Not only did Bill prove to be very knowledgeable in this area, he was also very adept at working through some complicated issues that arose along the way. In addition, Bill and his staff were very accessible and responded quickly to any questions I had. He is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

anonymous
November 17, 2015

Mr. Benz is an excellent attorney and very thorough. He has done some excellent estate planning, real estate and litigation work for myself and family members.

Jim
December 22, 2014

Not only have a used his services, I grown up a few doors away from him. William Benz has ALWAYS been one of the most professional individuals I've EVER known.

Frank
July 18, 2014

Bill was extremely patient and knowledgeable in helping me update and prepare my will and healthcare legal work. Without attentiveness and considerations I don't know what I would have done. I have worked with attorneys before in other tax matters but Bill was the most patient and expert in his area of practice. Thank you again Bill.

Tommy
March 25, 2014

Bill and his Staff helped my Wife and I with an immediate appointment and efficient preparation of Wills and Power of Attorney. His professional and personal legal advice was effective and affordable. He has earned our trust and we will seek his counsel with any future family legal questions.

Aileen P.
February 6, 2014

I had a great experience with William Benz. He helped me write my will and I found him to be professional, trustworthy, and reliable. I will be calling him in regards to future legal matters.

anonymous
October 5, 2018

When making your appointment, be sure to ask about his policy on free consultations. Mr. Benz seemed very knowledgeable in his field, however, there were certain areas where I realized he would not be a good fit for my specific case. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that until after I met with him. I also didn't realize he charges his hourly rate for consultations unless you hire him. This is my fault. I should have asked beforehand.

Robert
February 7, 2014

William Benz prepared new Wills, Advance Medical Directive, and Durable Power of Attorney for myself and my wife. He was very helpful in explaining the legalese in these documents and made it easy for us to understand how they apply to our needs. He was very friendly and easy to speak with, giving us a high level of confidence in the documents he prepared in meeting our needs and requirements. In summary, he is my kind of lawyer and I would look to him first in any legal matter that I might encounter in the future.

Ron
January 28, 2014

Bill is great all around , trustworthy , intelligent, professional in his field. He was extremely helpful to my business in some difficult ,land development, and zoning cases.... He even helped my mother on a basic real estate transaction and made her comfortable thru the process. I would recommend him highly for many legal issues ..

Joseph
September 12, 2016

Mr.Benz has been doing a wonderful job helping to settle my mother's estate.Very helpful and the lady Joanne who is his right arm is extremely helpful as I work a long time involving profession and am able to correspond between my hours of work. I would highly recommend Mr.Benz and Joanne to ALL the people in need of an excellent lawyer for wills and estate planning. I cannot say anything but a BIG thank you for all your help.

Marc
April 16, 2016

I retained Bill to help me as the executor of my mom’s estate through the probate and estate process. Bill and his staff were great throughout the process. Not only did Bill prove to be very knowledgeable in this area, he was also very adept at working through some complicated issues that arose along the way. In addition, Bill and his staff were very accessible and responded quickly to any questions I had. He is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

anonymous
November 17, 2015

Mr. Benz is an excellent attorney and very thorough. He has done some excellent estate planning, real estate and litigation work for myself and family members.

Jim
December 22, 2014

Not only have a used his services, I grown up a few doors away from him. William Benz has ALWAYS been one of the most professional individuals I've EVER known.

Frank
July 18, 2014

Bill was extremely patient and knowledgeable in helping me update and prepare my will and healthcare legal work. Without attentiveness and considerations I don't know what I would have done. I have worked with attorneys before in other tax matters but Bill was the most patient and expert in his area of practice. Thank you again Bill.

Tommy
March 25, 2014

Bill and his Staff helped my Wife and I with an immediate appointment and efficient preparation of Wills and Power of Attorney. His professional and personal legal advice was effective and affordable. He has earned our trust and we will seek his counsel with any future family legal questions.

Aileen P.
February 6, 2014

I had a great experience with William Benz. He helped me write my will and I found him to be professional, trustworthy, and reliable. I will be calling him in regards to future legal matters.

anonymous
October 5, 2018

When making your appointment, be sure to ask about his policy on free consultations. Mr. Benz seemed very knowledgeable in his field, however, there were certain areas where I realized he would not be a good fit for my specific case. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that until after I met with him. I also didn't realize he charges his hourly rate for consultations unless you hire him. This is my fault. I should have asked beforehand.