R. Scott Schieffer
Mr. Schieffer practices in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate and Federal Income Tax and Business Planning. This consists of the implementation of a series of documents to accomplish a client's objectives as to the disposition of his or her estate. At the same time, this planning maximizes the credits and exemptions from federal estate and gift taxes provided under the Internal Revenue Code. His practice also consists of representing executors in probate administration and the settlement of estates. This includes the preparation of federal and state estate and inheritance tax returns.
Business Planning consists of counseling clients with respect to the establishment, reorganization, operation, and tax reporting requirements of his or her business and related transactions. A primary emphasis of business planning is placed on the transfer of business interests to family members in the most tax efficient manner and providing the second (or third) generations with the best opportunity of continuing the family business.
Mr. Schieffer is a Certified Public Accountant and he was recognized for a "Top Ten" score in Texas among students taking the Uniform CPA Exam in 2002. Prior to joining the firm, he spent three years with an international law firm. Before attending law school, he spent two years as a practicing CPA working for an international accounting firm.
Mr. Schieffer was admitted to practice in Texas in 2006.
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2006
- Member, Virginia Tax Review
- B.B.A. and M.Acc., Baylor University, summa cum laude, 2001
- Carr P. Collins Scholar
- Highest Ranking Male Graduate, Hankamer School of Business
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Texas Society of CPAs
- Dallas CPA Society
