Benjamin R. Schwefel
Trusts & Estates Partner at Murtaugh LLP
Ben Schwefel is a Partner at Murtaugh 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.
- University of California - San Diego
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- University of San Diego School of Law
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- Partner
- Murtaugh LLP
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- “Green” Performance: The Future of Performance-Based Executive Compensation?
- San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law
- Driving Your Success: Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates in the Post-Pandemic Landscape, Justia Webinars
- Justia, Inc.
- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate
- State Bar of California
- Trust and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association (TEXCOM)
- Member of the Executive Committee
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- California Lawyers Association
- Former Education Chair for the New Lawyers Section
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- Orange County Bar association
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- USD Law Alumni Association - Orange County Chapter
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- State Bar of California # 309947
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- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 309947
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- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- English
- Website
- Benjamin R. Schwefel's Website Profile
Habit Formation Role in Legal Skills Development | Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates Part 1/4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates in the Post-Pandemic Landscape, Lana Manganiello and Benjamin Schwefel will give you an overview of why...
Professional Relationships | Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates Part 2/4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates in the Post-Pandemic Landscape, Lana Manganiello and Benjamin Schwefel, will guide you through the importance of...
Cultivating a Professional Reputation | Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates Part 3/4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates in the Post-Pandemic Landscape, Lana Manganiello and Benjamin Schwefel will discuss the importance of building a...
Takeaways and Q&As | Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates Part 4/4
Hello, in this clip from our Justia Webinar, Essential Habits for Law Firm Associates in the Post-Pandemic Landscape Lana Manganiello and Benjamin Schwefel, share with you the final takeaways about...