Benjamin S.J. Williams

Estate and Personal Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Charities, Taxation, Business Organizations, Commercial Transactions, Real Estate

I am a native of Northeast Indiana having grown up in Roanoke. I chose to go into law because I enjoy helping others achieve their present and future goals in an efficient manner.

I primarily practice estate and personal planning, estate and trust administration, charities, taxation, business organizations, commercial transactions, and real estate. In 2013 I was certified as a trust and estate law specialist by the Trust and Estate Specialty Certification Board of the Probate, Trust and Real Property Section, Indiana State Bar Association.

My wife, Carrie, and I have two daughters - Allison and Katie.

Education

  • Valparaiso University School of Law 

    • J.D. magna cum laude - 2003
       

  • Ashland University

    • B.S. – 1999

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 2003

  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2003

  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2003

  • U.S. Tax Court, 2004

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Trust and Estate Law Specialist as certified by the Trust and Estate Specialty Certification Board of the Probate, Trust and Real Property Section, Indiana State Bar Association.

  • American Bar Association

  • Indiana State Bar Association

  • Allen County Bar Association

additional information

  • YMCA Camp Potawotami, Board Member

  • Community Harvest Food Bank, Past Board President

  • Fort Wayne Estate Planning Council, Past President

  • Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, Pro Bono Award of Appreciation for Excellence in Client Assistance in 2010, 2011, and 2012, Pro Bono Attorney of Distinction in 2021