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Professional Biography

Joshua S. Rubenstein is national chair of the firm’s Private Wealth practice. He is also President Elect of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law, the immediate past chair of the International Estate Planning Committee of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel, and an officer of the Family Law Section of the International Bar Association. Josh advises closely-held businesses, family offices and private individuals, including high net worth individuals, senior executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, artists and others with unique intellectual property interests. He handles a wide variety of private matters for these clients on a local, national and international level, including personal and estate planning, the administration of estates and trusts, and contested Surrogate’s Court and tax proceedings. He has counseled clients in trust and estates matters for more than 35 years, building relationships with those who value and rely upon his advice.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Five Fields in London

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, they are a great way to learn

What was your first job?

Working on a construction crew

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

Now, it is Astrotopia, by my daughter Mary-Jane Rubenstein

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

I expect to see constant change and constant controversy