John Byrnes

Contact Information

Address:
PO Box 21661
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

Phone: (770) 231-6631

Email: jpbyrnes@mail.com

Website: https://www.benefieldlaw.net/

Georgia Bar Details

Bar Number: 101356

License Status: Active Member in Good Standing

Admission Date: 1989-11-13T00:00:00

Specialties & Capabilities

• Quiet Title & Defects

Languages Spoken

English

The Benefield Law Firm is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation for both real estate transactions and comprehensive estate planning. With offices conveniently located in St. Simons Island and St. Mary’s, Georgia, our team prioritizes delivering first-class service and maintaining clear, concise communication throughout every process.

In the realm of Real Estate Services, we understand that purchasing or selling property is often the largest transaction of a lifetime. We specialize in ensuring your real estate closing is handled as smoothly as possible. Our services extend beyond just closings to include vital protections such as Owner's Title Insurance, which safeguards against financial loss from title defects, liens, or encumbrances. While lender’s title insurance is mandatory, an Owner’s Policy offers crucial, one-time cost protection. We diligently work to identify and correct title problems, ensuring a clear title for your property. Furthermore, we offer comprehensive Real Estate Fraud Protection services, guarding your information and interests throughout the transaction. Should you need to transfer property ownership, our team can assist with Title Transfers, drafting and recording appropriate deeds like Quitclaim or Warranty Deeds.

Beyond real estate, the Benefield Law Firm offers personalized, client-focused Estate Planning Services. Our goal is to provide you and your family with peace of mind, ensuring your wishes are carried out upon your passing. Our estate planning packages typically include:

• Last Will & Testament: To control your legacy and asset distribution.
• Financial Power of Attorney: Appointing a trusted individual to manage your financial life.
• Advanced Directive for Health Care: Combining a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney to control medical treatment decisions.

We also assist with establishing various types of Trusts, which can be effective tools for probate avoidance, incapacity planning, asset protection, and wealth preservation. Our firm has experience serving in fiduciary positions for Trust Administration and Probate Administration, ensuring your loved ones are cared for. Additionally, we provide legal protection through Prenuptial Agreements, a critical tool for protecting assets, especially in second marriages or when significant personal assets are involved.

Choosing Benefield Law Firm means benefiting from our experience, expertise, and commitment to communication, setting us apart in delivering high-quality legal services.