Most families believe that once they have a will or trust, their planning is done.
In reality, many traditional estate plans fall short, not because families failed to plan, but because the plan was never designed to address the risks families actually face.
In this short, on-demand masterclass, estate planning and elder law attorney Ben Turshen explains how estate planning really works today, where common assumptions break down, and why families are often surprised by court involvement, long-term care costs, or loss of control.
This masterclass is educational, practical, and designed to help you understand the landscape before a crisis forces decisions.
This masterclass is designed to give you clarity and context.
It will help you understand how estate planning works, where risk tends to arise, and why many plans fail in real life.
It does not review your personal documents or determine whether your plan is sufficient. Individual circumstances require individualized guidance, which is addressed separately.
Benjamin Turshen
Attorney & Founder, Solace Estate Planning
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Ben began his legal career at top-tier international law firms, advising institutional clients including Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan.
In 2019, his perspective changed completely. He suffered a sudden cardiac arrest from an undiagnosed congenital condition. Just weeks later, his wife nearly died from a life-threatening pregnancy complication.
At the time, they had no estate plan. Had they not survived, the courts, not their family, would have made decisions about their young daughter.
That experience led Ben to found Solace Estate Planning, with a focus on helping families protect what matters most through thoughtful, well-designed estate and asset protection planning.
Today, Ben combines elite legal training with a personal, compassionate approach to helping families gain clarity, control, and peace of mind.