Cynthia Laura Benavides

Cynthia L. Benavides is an attorney serving Weslaco and the Rio Grande Valley. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, she provides trusted representation in estate planning (wills & trusts), probate, real estate, business law, and personal injury. Cindy delivers simple and complex estate plans specifically tailored to her clients' needs. She utilizes various estate planning tools such as, Lady Bird Deeds, Transfer on Death Deeds, Wills, Trusts, LLCs, Business Succession Plan, Supplemental Needs Trusts and Powers of Attorney to help her clients avoid probate and protect assets. In 2020, Cindy opened Edwards Abstract & Title Company's Weslaco branch location. This partnership allows Cindy to provide insured real estate transactions for her clients, many of whom own businesses and real estate holdings. She is heavily awarded by her peers in the Hidalgo County Bar Association, garnering Member of the Year, the Above and Beyond Award and the Pro Bono Award in 2024. She was recognized by the Weslaco Chamber as the 2024 Woman of the Year. Cindy has an online social media presence that she uses to educate the public on legal issues related to her areas of practice. She hopes it serves as a way to avoid misinformation.