
The Stakes
The cost of doing nothing.
A tax bill bigger than it should be.
Most sellers pay more in tax than they have to because they didn't plan ahead.
Less to reinvest, less to enjoy.
Every dollar that goes to the IRS is a dollar that can't compound for your future.
Tax you can't get back.
Before closing, you have options. After closing, there's limited room to maneuver.
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What Changes With a Plan
Here's what's possible ahead.
Keep more of what you sell.
We coordinate a strategy that legally reduces the taxes due on your sale so significantly more of your proceeds stay with you.
Turn kept dollars into future wealth.
We structure your sale so every dollar you don't send to the IRS is a dollar that can compound in your next investment, your retirement, or whatever comes next.
Sell on your terms, not the IRS's.
We build the strategy before your closing date so your sale reflects your goals, not the default.

“We understand what it feels like to spend decades building wealth in real estate, only to watch a significant portion disappear at closing.”
The Proof Behind the Promise
Meet the team behind your plan
5,000+
Clients served with advanced tax planning
40+
Team members, including CPAs and attorneys
200+
Combined years of experience

Blake Schaper
CEO · Executive Managing Director
CPA, MST, CTFA, CEPA
Lisa Davis
Managing Director, Tax Planning
CPA, MACC
Gustave Byom
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Crystal Henry
Managing Director, Legal Services
ATTORNEY
Griffin Bridgers
Estate & Tax Strategist
ATTORNEY
David Arndt
Managing Director, Tax Compliance
CPA
Betty Nash
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Seth Weiland
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Samantha Dugan
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Doug Bruhns
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Dave Iverson
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
Greg Wright
Managing Director, Strategy
MBA, MSSI, CEPAThe Plan
Three steps to a better sale and a better future.
Step 1: Book a complimentary 15-minute call.
You'll leave the call with a specific estimate and a clear picture of your options.
Step 2: We build your Real Estate Transition Trust.
Our team of CPAs, attorneys, and advisors builds your strategy while you focus on your sale.
Step 3: Close your sale. Keep more of what you built.
When your sale closes, more of your money stays with you and can go to work for whatever comes next.
RETT™ Defined
What is a Real Estate Transition Trust?
After decades building wealth in real estate, most sellers arrive at closing to find that a significant portion of what they built is about to leave with the IRS. It’s a moment that feels inevitable. The default outcome of a system that wasn’t built with them in mind.
It doesn’t have to be.
The Real Estate Transition Trust is a coordinated strategy that combines strategic tax planning, investment structure, and legal coordination into one exit designed specifically for real estate owners ready to sell. Each element works in concert to reduce the tax burden, preserve capital, and give you control over what happens next. It’s built by our team of CPAs, attorneys, and advisors.
With the right strategy in place before your closing date, you exit real estate with significantly more of your proceeds intact, ready to fund your next chapter on your terms.
How It Works
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Pricing
How pricing works.
Every engagement is custom-priced based on the complexity and planning your sale requires. We provide your specific quote on the call.
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Go Deeper
For those who want to go deeper.
Watch our 30-minute strategy walkthrough. The complete picture of how the Real Estate Transition Trust works and who it's built for.
Common Questions
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BrookHaven Planning, LLC, a limited liability company, provides planning services but does not directly provide legal, tax, insurance, or investment advice. BrookHaven Legal, LLC provides legal services but does not provide tax, insurance, or investment advice. BrookHaven Tax & Accounting Professionals, a limited liability company, provides tax advice but does not provide legal, insurance, or investment advice.