Ben M. Roth
Shareholder
30 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2800
Chicago, IL 60602
P 312.582.1676
F 312.580.1201
P 312.582.1676 | F 312.580.1201
Overview
Mr. Roth concentrates his practice in estate planning, probate, asset protection planning, federal taxation and retirement benefit planning. He has lectured on many aspects of tax planning and has written numerous articles and a book on the subject. Mr. Roth is a regular contributor to several peer and professional journals. His articles have appeared in many publications, including Journal of Taxation, The Practical Accountant, Medical Economics, American Bar Association Journals and Chapter 4 of Callaghan & Co. He previously served four years as an agent with the Internal Revenue Service in Chicago, Illinois.
Services
Education
- University of Illinois, Champaign, B.S.
- University of Illinois, Champaign, M.B.A.
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Tax Court
Recognitions
- Selected as an "Illinois Leading Lawyer" for Tax Law: Individual, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law (2013 - Present)
- Highest AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory in Estate Planning and Probate (2012 - Present)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association, Member and Officer of Trust Law Committee & Employee Benefits Committee and Lecturer (2018)
- American Bar Association, Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Leading Lawyers Network (2013 - Present)
Community Affiliations
- Chicago Opera Board, Associate Member
Insights
Alerts
Estate Planning Techniques to Consider In Anticipation of Potential Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Law (Oct 15, 2020)
Congress may Overturn IRS’ Position in Notice 2020-32 that Expenses Resulting in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness are Not Deductible (May 4, 2020)
Individuals No Longer Have to Take Minimum Required Distributions from Retirement Accounts in 2020 (Mar 30, 2020)
Estate Planning and COVID-19 – Be Prepared (Mar 27, 2020)
Estate Planning in the COVID-19 Era (Mar 26, 2020)
Firm News
Roetzel's Chicago Office Announces Leading Tax Lawyers (Feb 22, 2016)
Roetzel's Chicago Office Expands with Addition of 11 Attorneys (Apr 30, 2015)
Services
- Tax Law
- Wealth Transfer & Succession Planning
- Estate Planning
- Probate, Trust & Guardianship Litigation
Overview
Mr. Roth concentrates his practice in estate planning, probate, asset protection planning, federal taxation and retirement benefit planning. He has lectured on many aspects of tax planning and has written numerous articles and a book on the subject. Mr. Roth is a regular contributor to several peer and professional journals. His articles have appeared in many publications, including Journal of Taxation, The Practical Accountant, Medical Economics, American Bar Association Journals and Chapter 4 of Callaghan & Co. He previously served four years as an agent with the Internal Revenue Service in Chicago, Illinois.
Education
- University of Illinois, Champaign, B.S.
- University of Illinois, Champaign, M.B.A.
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Tax Court
Recognitions
- Selected as an "Illinois Leading Lawyer" for Tax Law: Individual, Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law (2013 - Present)
- Highest AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory in Estate Planning and Probate (2012 - Present)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association, Member and Officer of Trust Law Committee & Employee Benefits Committee and Lecturer (2018)
- American Bar Association, Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Leading Lawyers Network (2013 - Present)
Community Affiliations
- Chicago Opera Board, Associate Member
Insights
Alerts
Estate Planning Techniques to Consider In Anticipation of Potential Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Law (Oct 15, 2020)
Congress may Overturn IRS’ Position in Notice 2020-32 that Expenses Resulting in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness are Not Deductible (May 4, 2020)
Individuals No Longer Have to Take Minimum Required Distributions from Retirement Accounts in 2020 (Mar 30, 2020)
Estate Planning and COVID-19 – Be Prepared (Mar 27, 2020)
Estate Planning in the COVID-19 Era (Mar 26, 2020)
Firm News
Roetzel's Chicago Office Announces Leading Tax Lawyers (Feb 22, 2016)
Roetzel's Chicago Office Expands with Addition of 11 Attorneys (Apr 30, 2015)