Jad Elchahal concentrates his practice on representing clients in estate planning, trust administration, and probate. His expertise includes both simple and complex estate planning, charitable giving, tax planning, and succession planning. He also represents fiduciaries administering trusts as well as clients involved in litigation, federal tax litigation, and federal tax controversies, including audits and appeals. He most enjoys assisting individuals, families, and entities to craft legal solutions that meet their unique goals and needs—including tax minimization, credit sheltering, and preservation of wealth.

During law school, Jad worked as an Articles Editor on Volume 107 of the Iowa Law Review. In the classroom, he earned the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, awarded to the student with the highest grade, in both Estate & Gift Tax and State & Local Tax. He earned the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence, awarded to the student with the second highest grade, in his ERISA class. Outside of the classroom, Jad served as a legal intern at a boutique estate planning firm in Atlanta, participated in the University of Iowa’s Estate Planning Clinic, and served as a research assistant to an American College Trust and Estate Council (ACTEC) Fellow.

When Jad isn’t helping clients, he enjoys hiking the Appalachian Trail, reading novels, and spending time with his family. Jad is fluent in French and is learning to speak Arabic.