Mary Vlasak Snell

Mary Vlasak Snell Partner (239) 336-6255 user = mvs;site = paveselaw.com;icon = <svg width=34 height=31 view Box=0 0 34 31 fill=none xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg><path d=M32.3469 11.4801 L17.3469 1.48009 C17.2442 1.41157 17.1235 1.375 17 1.375 C16.8765 1.375 16.7558 1.41157 16.6531 1.48009 L1.65313 11.4801 C1.56751 11.5372 1.49732 11.6146 1.4488 11.7054 C1.40029 11.7961 1.37493 11.8975 1.375 12.0004 V28.2504 C1.375 28.7477 1.57254 29.2246 1.92418 29.5762 C2.27581 29.9279 2.75272 30.1254 3.25 30.1254 H30.75 C31.2473 30.1254 31.7242 29.9279 32.0758 29.5762 C32.4275 29.2246 32.625 28.7477 32.625 28.2504 V12.0004 C32.6251 11.8975 32.5997 11.7961 32.5512 11.7054 C32.5027 11.6146 32.4325 11.5372 32.3469 11.4801 ZM13.1922 20.7504 L2.625 28.2129 V13.2129 L13.1922 20.7504 ZM14.4719 21.3754 H19.5281 L30.1531 28.8754 H3.85313 L14.4719 21.3754 ZM20.8078 20.7504 L31.375 13.2129 V28.2129 L20.8078 20.7504 ZM17 2.75197 L30.9062 12.0176 L19.5266 20.1254 H14.4734 L3.10156 12.0176 L17 2.75197 Z fill=#8E1838 stroke=#8E1838/></svg>;document.write(<li><a href=\mailto: + user + @ + site + \><i class=i-mail> + icon + </i>);document.write(user + @ + site + </a></li>);[email protected] Download vCard Linked In Print this Page Mary Vlasak Snell is a partner in the Fort Myers Office of Pavese Law Firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration; and business law. Mary is a long time member of the Board of Directors for United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, Counties, a member of the Executive Committee and Secretary, and an Allocations Team Leader. She is also a former chairperson of Bishop Verot and St. Francis Xavier School Boards; a Finance Committee Member with St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; a Sustainer Member with Junior League of Fort Myers; and Vice President of the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc. Representative Experience 39 years of experience assisting clients with their estate planning needs. Administration of domiciliary and ancillary estate in Lee County and numerous Florida counties. Represents local banks in review of trusts, wills and power of attorneys; and estate and guardianship pleadings. Estate Planning Provides a full spectrum of services to individuals, families and businesses for estate planning and wealth transfer, including, but not limited to the following: Drafting wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, health care surrogate designations, living wills, designations of pre-need guardian Assist with transfer of assets to trusts Counsel clients regarding probate avoidance techniques Appointment of guardians for minors Probate and Trust Administration Providing individuals and corporate fiduciaries with probate and trust administration services including: Initiating and administration of a probate proceeding, including the preparation of court documents Guidance and assistance with minimizing taxes and protecting assets Distributing assets to named beneficiaries Business and Corporate Counseling clients through all stages of business formation, development and growth, including, but not limited to the following: Advising clients on entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships Preparation of Bylaws and Operating Agreements Drafting Buy-Sell and Redemption Agreements Learn More Practice Areas Business & Corporate Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Admitted to Practice U. S. District Court Middle District U. S. Tax Court U. S. District Court Southern District The Florida Bar Business Law Section Elder Law Section Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Tax Section Education University of Miami, Tax LL. M. Nova University Center for the Study of Law (now known as Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad College of Law), J. D. University of North Florida, B. A. Professional Associations The Florida Bar Lee County Bar Association Recognitions Lee County Bar Association Pro Bono Superstar Award, 2024 Lee County Bar Association Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, 2015 President Award, Junior League of Fort Myers Naples Illustrated Top Lawyer, Trusts and Estates, 2024 Community Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Secretary and Allocations Team Leader - United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties Sustainer Member, Junior League of Fort Myers Vice President, Board of Directors, Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc. Finance Committee Member, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Former chairperson of Bishop Verot and St. Francis Xavier School Boards Recent News Attorney Mary Vlasak Snell Honored as Pro Bono Superstar Naples Illustrated Magazine Recognizes Pavese Attorneys as 2024 Top Lawyers Beware of Scams and Paying for Unnecessary Recorded Deed Documentation