Ivan Schell is in the business of people, not transactions. With decades of experience in his estate planning and administration practice, he knows that his clients are looking for an attorney who can help them create and pass on a lasting legacy that expresses their ideals for their communities and their affection for loved ones. Ivan’s job first and foremost is to guide his clients through that process and assist them in achieving their legitimate goals with compassion and professionalism.

Ivan understands that these types of legal matters naturally come with high emotional stakes and that potential consequences can be devastating on a personal level. That’s why he prioritizes caring for his clients, in addition to working for them – he assists with more than just wills and trusts. To every matter, he brings dedicated professionalism, a top shelf legal network, and an empathetic yet realistic approach to planning and problem-solving. He has a passion for providing excellent service and working with the rest of the McBrayer estate planning team to find the most favorable outcome for his clients.

In addition to estate planning and administration, his multifaceted practice includes private foundation and public charity formation and planning; physician practice consultation and healthcare law; employee benefits law; and closely-held corporation planning transitions.

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• Assists clients with forming and planning private foundations and public charities.
• Advises closely-held corporations on planning transitions.
• Advises individuals on planning transitions of their wealth to their heirs.
• Represented a family foundation in obtaining IRS approval for treatment as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
• Represented multiple families in transferring wealth to subsequent generations while minimizing or eliminating the application of federal estate tax.

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