About Us
Who We Help?
Personalized Planning
Your Plan Should Fit Your Life
A good legal plan starts with understanding the person behind it. Your relationships, assets, family structure, business interests, property, and long-term priorities all shape what makes sense for you.
That is why Short & Stevens Law does not begin with a package or a template. We begin with a conversation. From there, we help you understand your options, weigh the advantages and trade-offs, and choose a path that reflects your actual circumstances.
Whether your situation is simple or complex, the goal is the same: give you clarity now and reduce uncertainty later.
Who We Help?
Families
Protect the people you love and make your wishes clear for the future.
Retirees
Keep your estate plan aligned with the life, assets, and legacy you’ve built.
Snowbirds
Coordinate planning when your life, property, or residency spans more than one state.
New Parents
Choose guardians, protect your children, and make important decisions before they’re ever needed.
LGBTQIA+ Relationships
Create legal protections that clearly reflect your relationship, family, and wishes.
Unmarried Couples
Put protections in place where the law may not automatically recognize your partner.
Newlyweds
Build a shared plan as your finances, property, and long-term goals come together.
Individuals
Make sure someone you trust can act for you and that your wishes are documented.
Business Owners
Protect your company, plan for succession, and prepare for changes before they happen.
Young Adults
Establish essential legal documents once parents no longer have automatic authority to step in.
Caregivers
Get clarity around decision-making, responsibilities, and planning for the person you support.
Blended Families
Build a shared plan as your finances, property, and long-term goals come together.
Pet Owners
Plan for who will care for your pets and how their needs should be handled.
Gun Owners
Address ownership, transfer, inheritance, and other considerations as part of a broader estate plan.
YOU!
Your circumstances don’t need to fit neatly into a category. The plan should fit you.
Why We Charge for Consultations
Why don’t we offer free consultations or why can’t I just get the answer to a simple question?
At Short & Stevens Law, we pride ourselves on being honest and efficient. Without a consultation fee and agreement, we can only give information, not advice. The fee and agreement allow us to conflict check prior to the meeting and give advice at the meeting, saving you both time and money. Any fee paid goes toward the overall representation, so schedule an appointment today!
Why We Don't
We don’t sell forms because we don’t have trademarked cookie cutter forms like other law firms or websites. This is because we truly care about our clients’ unique goals and situations. You can find many low-cost or free forms on the internet and prepare estate planning documents yourself, without the advice of an attorney. However, doing so means you are gambling your assets and your family’s well being on your knowledge of state laws and legal documents. Oftentimes, not preparing anything is better for those you leave behind than preparing a document incorrectly. If you have no other option, at least let an experienced attorney like those at Short & Stevens Law review the documents.
Clear Expectations
Straightforward
We use flat fees for much of our work so you know what to expect before moving forward.
At the same time, no two people, families, or businesses have exactly the same needs. The final scope and cost depend on your circumstances, which is why we first take time to understand what you actually need.
You can review our general estate planning packages and pricing to get a better sense of available options before your consultation.
Life Changes
Your Needs Won't Always Stay the Same
A legal plan should evolve as your life does.
Marriage & Partnership
Update ownership, beneficiaries, and decision-making authority as your relationships change.
Children & Family Changes
Plan for guardianship, inheritance, and the people who may depend on you.
Moving Between States
Review documents when your residence, property, or legal requirements change.
Business Growth
Revisit agreements, succession plans, and ownership as your company evolves.
Retirement & Later Life
Make sure your documents still reflect your assets, priorities, and wishes.
Loss of a Loved One
Get guidance when probate, trust administration, or other responsibilities arise.
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