About Dess Aldredge
Dess Aldredge Benedetto is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2000. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Benedetto is the founder and principal attorney at Family TLC, Inc., a law firm specializing in estate planning, trust administration, and probate services. The firm is located at 1615 Bonanza Street, Suite 209, Walnut Creek, California 94596. She has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout the Contra Costa County area.
Ms. Benedetto earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1997. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1988. During her time at UC Berkeley, she developed a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which has been instrumental in her legal practice.
Ms. Benedetto concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, and probate law. She assists clients in creating comprehensive estate plans, including wills and living trusts, to ensure their assets are managed and distributed according to their wishes. Additionally, she provides guidance to families navigating the trust administration and probate processes when a loved one passes away. Her practice encompasses all stages of these legal processes, from initial consultations and document preparation to court proceedings and asset distribution.
Throughout her career, Ms. Benedetto has handled numerous cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Contra Costa. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding Family TLC, Inc., she worked as an associate attorney at a boutique estate planning firm in Walnut Creek for several years, gaining extensive experience in her field.
Ms. Benedetto is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. She holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. She is also a certified mediator through the Contra Costa County Superior Court mediation program. In addition to her professional commitments, Ms. Benedetto is involved in her community, serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in need. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve the diverse communities of Contra Costa County effectively.
