Jacob Schmalzle

Jacob Schmalzle, Founder of Spirit of Service, is an estate executor and fiduciary professional specializing in probate administration and trust management.

About

Jacob Schmalzle is the founder of Spirit of Service (SOS), a fiduciary services firm specializing in estate executor and trustee support. Guided by a strong commitment to service and faith-based values, Schmalzle built charitable giving into the company’s model—donating 10% of fees to clients’ chosen causes. Today, he leads with a focus on empathy, professionalism, and helping families manage both legacy and loss with confidence.

Blog

The Estate Inventory Challenge: Why Locating Assets Is Often Harder Than Families Expect

One of the biggest misconceptions people have about estate administration is that all of a person’s assets are easy to find after they pass away.

Estate Administration in the Digital Age: Managing Online Assets, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Legacies

When most people think about estate administration, they picture things like bank accounts, homes, investments, and personal belongings. Those assets are certainly important, but today’s