Gary J. Schmit

Gary J. Schmit

  • Estate Planning, Probate, Tax Law
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Gary has been working with individuals and families to help with their estate and tax planning for almost thirty years. He has a robust tax practice, preparing both individual and fiduciary returns. With this background, he also advises his clients on their estate planning, bringing his areas of expertise together to draft comprehensive plans that accomplish their goals. Gary also facilitates trust and estate administration, and so further helps families carry out their plans. In his career, Gary has worked with multiple generations, providing guidance and counsel on issues relating to finances, taxes, wealth transfer, and almost everything in between.

Originally from northwest Iowa, Gary is fond of saying that he is just one of the sons of a cattle and pig farmer. It is this approachable attitude, coupled with a quick brain and an aptitude for numbers (Gary has also passed the Certified Public Accountant exam), that draws clients to him. He is able to make the most complicated of situations an effortless breeze, something that all who work with him dearly appreciate.

Education
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. (1988)
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Briar Cliff College
B.A.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Iowa Probate Law (Vol 13 & 14)
Thomson West
Professional Associations
Iowa State Bar  # 9551
Member
Current
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Phelan Tucker Law
Blog
Phelan Tucker Law - Gary Schmit
Contact & Map
Phelan Tucker Law
321 East Market Street
Iowa CIty, IA 52245
Telephone: (319) 354-1104