Ben Tiefenback
Counsel & Director of Client Services
Juris Doctor, LL.M.
Ben Tiefenback, Esq., is Counsel and Director of Client Services at Commonwealth Community Trust, a non-profit pooled trust administrator that has served over 3,000 beneficiaries across the United States who are vulnerable or have a disability.
Prior to joining CCT, Mr. Tiefenback was a trust and estate attorney serving Hampton Roads, the Middle Peninsula, and the Northern Neck. His practice focused on estate planning and trust creation and administration, with an emphasis on special needs trust planning due to his personal experiences with special needs issues in his family.
Mr. Tiefenback currently serves on the board of directors of the Alliance of Pooled Trusts (APT), the first coalition in the United States dedicated to uniting Pooled Trust providers in establishing best practices for the industry. He also writes for CCT and other publications, including NAELA News, and speaks at CLE seminars and other events across the country.
"CCT has been wonderful in serving the financial needs of my grandson. They are always prompt in answering questions and suggesting how we can make something happen for him. He just turned 18 this year and we still plan on using this service." — Nancy, Grandmother and Advocate of a CCT Beneficiary
The first-person special needs trust, and the people who help manage the trusts, has been such a blessing. The combination has lifted a huge weight from my shoulders[.] — Holly, CCT Beneficiary
[I]t is people like you, who help those of us with disabilities which keeps us from living what would be “normal” lives, that is a blessing and gift that goes unseen, unheard of, and unrecognized. You make everyday tasks that most people take for granted but to me are frightening and debilitating and make them […]
CCT has been a blessing and one of the smartest moves I’ve made. They are always there to help you with any questions you may have. I was able to purchase a new car and had work done on my house. I have a very blessed life, and CCT contributes to that[.] — Elaine, CCT […]
"CCT made getting the wheelchair equip van we so much needed for our grandson the easiest purchase ever. Thank you CCT!!!" — Grandmother of Beneficiary Kobe
"CCT has been amazing. Very helpful with guiding us through this process." — Rhonda, Mother and Advocate of a CCT Beneficiary
"CCT has been wonderful in serving the financial needs of my grandson. They are always prompt in answering questions and suggesting how we can make something happen for him. He just turned 18 this year and we still plan on using this service." — Nancy, Grandmother and Advocate of a CCT Beneficiary
The first-person special needs trust, and the people who help manage the trusts, has been such a blessing. The combination has lifted a huge weight from my shoulders[.] — Holly, CCT Beneficiary
*Disclaimer Statement: CCT is not a chartered bank or trust company, or depository institution. It is not authorized to accept deposits or trust accounts and is not licensed or regulated by any state or federal banking authority.
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