Benjamin S. Candland

A recognized leader in the industry, Ben focuses his practice on advising banks and financial institutions on sophisticated wealth management and fiduciary matters. In addition to providing guidance to financial institutions, Ben serves as a trusted advisor to dozens of ultra-high-net worth families, closely held businesses, and family offices. For his individual and family clients, Ben’s practice involves complex estate planning, estate administration, and estate and gift tax issues. His clients look to him to design and implement creative and effective wealth transfer and charitable giving plans. In addition to his work for individuals, a large part of Ben’s practice involves advising banks and financial institutions, particularly in the wealth and fiduciary space. Such representations involve advising financial institutions on a wide range of matters involving disputes with customers and beneficiaries, investment diversification issues, trust modifications and terminations, and tax and regulatory issues. Ben is a sought-after speaker for continuing education and in-house training seminars and is the author and editor of numerous books and articles.