Mike Schlect is a Deloitte Tax LLP Partner who advises ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices, and their attorneys on complex estate, gift, trust, charitable, and post-mortem tax matters. He focuses on high-stakes situations that require both technical depth and sound judgment, including estate administration, fiduciary income taxation, and wealth transfer planning. Mike also contributes to Deloitte’s broader leadership agenda through roles focused on talent, culture, and practical modernization across the West Region. He is a California, Hawaii, and Washington CPA, non-practicing licensed attorney in Washington, and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU School of Law. Mike is a frequent speaker and author on estate and wealth transfer topics.