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Schneider Bell

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Ohio


Schneider Bell

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About

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At Schneider Bell, we stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation, blending over 150 years of trust and estate expertise with forward-thinking strategies. Our rich history, rooted in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, reflects the vision of our founders and partners, who laid the groundwork for the modern solutions we offer today. As we look toward the future, we’re committed to helping you secure your legacy for generations to come. By working closely with clients and their other professional advisors, we design personalized estate plans and trusts that achieve long-term goals while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to life’s unexpected changes. Our approach maximizes the value of your estate, ensures tax efficiencies, simplifies administration and preserves wealth for you and your beneficiaries. The firm has seven attorneys who are Fellows in the prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Services

Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer

  • Asset Protection Planning
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Charitable Planning
  • Estate, Gift and GST Tax Planning
  • Income Tax Planning
  • Multi-generational Planning
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Retirement Distribution Planning 

Trust, Estate & Probate Administration

  • Counseling Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries
  • Family Offices
  • Irrevocable Trust Modifications
  • Private Foundations
  • Tax Return Preparation

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Ohio

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Schneider Bell advises wealthy families and individuals on tax, trusts and estates matters. Its attorneys have expertise in asset protection, charitable planning, family foundation and probate issues, among others.

Strengths

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  • I think they are excellent. They have a great reputation.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They have multiple outstanding and well-regarded partners. I am very comfortable recommending them to other people.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They are a fine team with a really strong bench.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • They have a robust trust and estate planning team. The firm has been great to work with; we have had a wonderful experience.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Elizabeth Monihan
    Band 1Elizabeth Monihan

    Elizabeth Monihan

    Elizabeth Monihan handles the full suite of wealth planning matters for private clients.
    • Elizabeth is a state-wide, if not a national, expert. She's very well known, very involved, collaborative, and has unmatched expertise.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She has great perspective on issues and sensitivity. She sees the big picture and explains everything to clients really well. She is a really balanced and holistic adviser.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She provides really high-quality work.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Jennifer A Savage
    Band 2Jennifer A Savage

    Jennifer A Savage

    Jennifer Savage handles complex estate planning matters for high net worth clients.
    • Jennifer is highly reputed in the community.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • She's very well respected.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Jennifer is exceptional. She doesn't shy away from tough conversations. She is productive, technically excellent and has very high performance standards.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Kyle Gee
    Band 2Kyle Gee

    Kyle Gee

    Kyle Gee has recently joined Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell as a partner in its trusts and estates practice group. Gee has a busy practice advising wealthy clients on tax planning, structuring, asset protection and trust matters. Clients and market sources alike have high regard for Gee.

    • Kyle was responsive, encouraging and highly competent. He was able to communicate and cooperate effectively.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • He is a transparent, open, communicative adviser who has counselled us very well. He is very responsive and has never let me down on responsiveness.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Kyle Gee is a very well-regarded attorney. He is excellent, so sophisticated and incredibly clever. He is very involved in drafting laws.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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