Ben Winkelman

As a seasoned attorney with over 20 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping families avoid the heartbreak and uncertainty that often follow incomplete or cookie-cutter estate plans. Early in my practice, I provided estate planning and business succession services alongside litigation. However, it was through my work as a litigator—handling probate disputes and witnessing firsthand the consequences of inadequate planning—that I became deeply motivated to transform my approach.

When I founded my own firm in 2022, I resolved to do more than just create documents; I set out to help families preserve their values, stories, and legacies for generations. My inspiration came from a personal source: my grandmother. She instilled in me the importance of legacy through her thoughtful letters and notes, including a poem titled "Myself" by Edgar Guest, which I carried in my wallet for 20 years. These mementos taught me life lessons that I continue to pass down to my daughters and share with my clients.

Today, my practice is focused on creating comprehensive estate plans that not only safeguard assets but also capture the essence of what makes each family unique. I utilize tools like Legacy Interviews to record my clients’ life lessons, values, and personal stories, turning them into digital assets that can be shared for generations.

My mission is simple: to ensure every family I work with has the opportunity to leave a lasting, meaningful legacy—just as my grandmother did for me.