Exit Planning, Business Law, and Estate Planning

Creating and optimizing tax, business succession, and estate planning solutions for entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and family business owners.

Meeting Your Estate and Business Goals.

Wayne Zell - Author | PodCast Host | Exit Planner | Attorney | Tax Expert | CPA

He provides top-quality legal counsel supported by highly skilled legal professionals at FisherBroyles. As a client, you can expect clarity, practical solutions, and trust when dealing with your most sensitive legal matters.

Serving Northern Virginia, Maryland, DC Metro Area, and Nationwide.

Practice Areas

Business Exit Planning

Creating a clear exit strategy for selling or transferring ownership of your business is vital for its long-term stability and your peace of mind. I help you set clear exit objectives, assess resources, and develop a succession plan that aligns with your estate planning, ensuring a smooth transition and protecting the business’s value and your legacy.
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Business Law

Businesses face a variety of challenges throughout their lifecycles. Effective business law planning can help you prepare by enabling you to understand the best legal structure for your business, how to minimize taxes, the methods for raising financing, how to compensate your team, and how to manage transactions of all sizes.
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Estate Planning

Effective estate planning is vital for managing your assets during your lifetime and preparing for the future, including if you become incapacitated or pass away. Your plan should consider all your assets and specify who, when and how they will inherit them. We help clients create a clear estate plan that minimizes wealth transfer taxes and protects assets for creditors and preditors.
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The Book Every Entrepreneur Should Own

Establishing a solid exit strategy for your business from the very start is an essential blueprint for building wealth.

Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit” by Wayne M. Zell is a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs planning to sell their businesses. As a Certified Exit Planner (CExP), Wayne has successfully facilitated hundreds of transactions, helping clients earn millions while maximizing savings through effective tax planning strategies.
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“This book is critical in every business owner’s planning arsenal. You can learn the legal, practical, and real-world advice necessary for success...”

Rob Jolles
President of Jolles Associates, Inc.

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Client Testimonials

“Everyone was knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and efficient. We couldn’t come up with a single question for which they didn’t have a ready answer. They’ve refined this process to a fine-tuned, well-oiled machine.”

David A.

“Exemplary professionalism— Zell is
knowledgable, responsive, courteous, and committed to helping the clients achieve their goals. Exceptionally good at handling sensitive topics. A++.”

Nell M.

“Wayne Zell is incredibly knowledgeable and responsive. He is also creative and thoughtful. Each client has unique needs, and I’ve seen him consistently bring his breadth of expertise to bear when solving various corporate and estate law issues.”

Eli C.

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