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Aaron P. Snellenbarger

Partner Indianapolis
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Summary

Aaron assists clients with all aspects of closely held entity transactions, domestic and international estate planning, business succession, charitable planning, and gifting as well as domestic and international tax matters. He is recognized as one of the “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers® for trusts and estates.

Aaron earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School, an LL.M., with distinction, from Georgetown University Law Center, and a B.B.A., high honors, from the University of St. Francis. He serves on the board of directors for Horizon House.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates (2025)

  • Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Estate & Probate (2023 – present)

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch,” Trusts and Estates (2021 – 2024)

  • Finalist, Indy’s Best & Brightest Awards, Law Category (2021)

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Education

  • University of Miami School of Law (2013)

    cum laude

  • Georgetown University Law Center (2015)

    with distinction
    LL.M. – Taxation

  • University of St. Francis (2007)

    high honors
    B.B.A.

Admissions

  • State - Indiana
  • State - Florida
  • State - Ohio
  • State - New York
  • State - District of Columbia (inactive status)

Speeches and Publications

Publications:

  • Co-author, “A Once-In-A-Decade Estate Planning Opportunity,” The Indiana Lawyer, May 27, 2020.
  • Co-author, “When to Tell the IRS About Gifts to Children,”
    The Indiana Lawyer, May 29, 2019.
  • Author, “International Estate Planning,” Second Edition, Editorial Board.

Community Involvement

  • Horizon House

    Board of Directors