Ben Schwefel is a Partner at the Firm and is a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law by the State Bar of California.

Ben’s practice focuses on trusts and estates, including estate planning, trust administration, probate, and fiduciary litigation. Ben represents a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and families, trustees, beneficiaries (individuals and charities), entrepreneurs, business executives, and professional fiduciaries. He regularly works with his clients on advanced estate planning techniques that minimize income, gift, and estate tax consequences. He also advises clients in connection with the formation and operation of profit and not-for-profit business entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, family limited partnerships (FLPs), private foundations, and public charities.

Ben is a member of the Executive Committee of the Trust and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association (TEXCOM) and the former Education Chair for the New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers Association. He is also an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Orange County chapter of the USD Law Alumni Association. Ben earned his B.A. from UC San Diego and his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law.

Outside of the office, Ben is a self-proclaimed foodie and is always in search of the perfect glass of red wine with his wife (and high-school sweetheart). He enjoys summer concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, is the proud owner of two basset hounds, and is a regular volunteer with the Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California.