Estate Planning
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Protect your family, your assets, and your future with estate plans crafted to grow alongside you.
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Short & Stevens
Customized Estate Planning Solutions
Last Will and Testament (Pour-Over Will) with a Personal Property List
A legal document that distributes your assets upon your passing and can name guardians for minor children
Trusts (Revocable/Irrevocable)
A legal arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries, either during your lifetime or after your passing.
Powers of Attorney Financial and Medical (Directives/Living Wills)
Legal documents that allow someone you trust to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.
Guardianship Nominations
A legal document where you name the person(s) you want to care for your minor children if you pass away or become incapacitated.
Disposition Instructions
A document that outlines your wishes for the handling of your remains and funeral or memorial services after your passing.
Document Storage & Vault Access
A secure solution for organizing, storing, and retrieving your critical estate planning documents — both physical and digital.
Who We Are
About Us
We’re not your typical estate planning law firm. At Short & Stevens Law, we believe in honest, practical guidance — no scare tactics, no upselling, no unnecessary complexity. Our job is to explain your options clearly, outline the pros and cons, and help you make informed decisions that serve your best interests. But our relationship doesn’t end there — we stay connected as your life evolves to make sure your plan stays effective.
Founded by Whitney and Amanda — friends since law school and proud Midwesterners — our firm is built on shared values: hard work, family, community, and doing what’s right. We’re more than estate planners — we’re future-focused attorneys helping you protect what matters most, both now and in the years to come.
$124
trillion
Estimated total wealth that will change hands in the U.S. between now and 2048 (“Great Wealth Transfer”).
≈20
months
National average time a probate case stays open before the estate is fully settled.
Up to
5%
Combined court fees and attorney costs that probate can siphon off an estate’s gross value (typical range 3 – 5 %).
$13.99
million
Federal estate-tax exemption per person for deaths in tax year 2025. Assets above this amount may face up to 40 % federal estate tax.
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Name Guardians & Beneficiaries
Give your children, pets, and assets a clear line of protection by designating the trusted people who will care for them if you can’t.
Share Your Plan with Your Partner
Hand a copy of your will to your spouse—or any key guardian—so they can act on your wishes quickly and confidently.
Detail End-of-Life Wishes
Document funeral preferences and other final instructions ahead of time to lift emotional and logistical burdens from loved ones.
Store Everything in a Secure Vault
Keep notarized originals and encrypted digital backups in one safe, accessible place, ensuring the right documents are always within reach.
Estate Planning
Store Everything in a Secure Vault
Peace of mind starts with knowing your most important documents are safe, accessible, and protected.
We offer a secure vault service where you can store notarized originals and encrypted digital backups in one centralized, organized location. Whether it’s your will, trust documents, powers of attorney, or guardianship nominations, all your estate planning materials will be kept in a place that’s both secure and easy for your loved ones to access when the time comes.
Our vault is built for both physical and digital security — combining fireproof storage for paper originals with encrypted, cloud-based access for digital copies. You’ll never have to worry about lost paperwork or forgotten files. Authorized individuals can access the vault with the right permissions, ensuring that your wishes are carried out exactly as intended.
Estate Planning
Your Legacy, Your Voice
An estate plan is more than paperwork—it’s the way you protect the people you love and preserve the values that define you. By putting clear instructions in place today, you spare your family costly court delays, prevent disagreements, and keep every hard-earned asset working for the next generation. We’ll craft a living plan that evolves with your life, so your voice remains strong and your wishes honored—now and in the years to come.
With compassionate guidance, we turn complex legal language into clear, enforceable documents, ensuring every signature meets state requirements. Our mission is simple: give you total peace of mind so you can focus on living today—knowing tomorrow is already taken care of.
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