Atty. Kyle B. Gee

Atty. Kyle B. Gee

As an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Kyle has years of experience counseling multi-generational families, business owners, fiduciaries, entities, family offices and beneficiaries regarding: Administration of estates and trusts (including tax compliance, selection of investment counsel, discretionary distributions and fiduciary accountings) Asset protection and titling Beneficiary representation Business succession Charitable giving (including private foundations, donor-advised funds, pledge agreements and split-interest trusts) Contracts affecting m

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About Kyle B. Gee at a glance

Kyle B. Gee is a trusts attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Schneider Bell. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 2008) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

As an elected Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Kyle has years of experience counseling multi-generational families, business owners, fiduciaries, entities, family offices and beneficiaries regarding:

  • Administration of estates and trusts (including tax compliance, selection of investment counsel, discretionary distributions and fiduciary accountings)
  • Asset protection and titling
  • Beneficiary representation
  • Business succession
  • Charitable giving (including private foundations, donor-advised funds, pledge agreements and split-interest trusts)
  • Contracts affecting marriage (including antenuptial/prenuptial and postnuptial agreements)
  • Estate, Gift and GST tax planning (including use of available lifetime exemptions, annual exclusions, freeze techniques, gifts and sales to defective grantor trusts and portability)
  • Family (Private) Trust Companies
  • Fiduciary representation (Executors, Trustees, Trust Advisors, Agents, Directors, etc.)
  • Income tax planning (including grantor trusts and basis planning)
  • Lottery Winner Prize Awards (claiming in trusts to preserve privacy)
  • Modification of irrevocable trusts (including private settlement agreements, decanting and judicial modifications)
  • Post-mortem planning (including disclaimers and tax elections)
  • Preparation of estate planning instruments (including grantor trusts, dynasty trusts, SLATs, GRATs, CLATs, IDGTs, ILITs and core revocable documents)
  • Preparation of tax returns (including IRS Forms 706, 709, 1040 and 1041)
  • Private Letter Ruling Requests
  • Probate Court proceedings (including probate and guardianship), litigation (including will construction, declaratory judgment and adversarial actions) and dispute resolution
  • Retirement planning
  • Trust and Fiduciary Litigation
  • Wealth transfer

Kyle’s representation extends from those in wealth building phases to ultra-high net worth relationships. He is licensed in Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In private practice, Kyle draws upon his experiences as a law clerk to a Probate Court judge to help avoid and resolve disputes.

Forward thinking on technology matters, Kyle is a frequent lecturer and shapes legislation through his active participation on legal associations.

Clients appreciate Kyle’s responsiveness, attention to detail, efficiency, and his ability to explain and diagram complex topics simply. One client regarded him as “… a blessing to families with [his] intelligence, nature and calming demeanor.” Another client wrote, “He has been great at guiding me through complex estate planning structures.”

Practice Areas Explained

Kyle B. Gee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kyle B. Gee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kyle B. Gee

Where is Kyle B. Gee's law office located?
Kyle B. Gee's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Schneider Bell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kyle B. Gee handle?
Kyle B. Gee focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Kyle B. Gee go to law school?
Kyle B. Gee earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Kyle B. Gee for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kyle B. Gee received?
Kyle B. Gee's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 2008
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 2005

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list: 2024-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) - Fellow
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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