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Shawn J. Estep is the founder of The Estep Law Firm, LLC in Chesterfield, Missouri, where he has spent nearly 30 years helping families and business owners plan for the future with care and confidence. His work focuses on Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, and Business Succession Planning, guiding clients through important life decisions with clarity and compassion.
Drawing on his background in engineering, law, and advanced taxation, Shawn takes the time to understand each client’s unique situation and goals. He is committed to building lasting relationships and providing thoughtful guidance that helps protect what matters most.
Shawn is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), a board member of the Exit Planning Institute St. Louis Chapter, and a frequent speaker for professional and community organizations. He is also the founder of the Elder Community Resource Network, where he brings together professionals and families to share knowledge, resources, and support for elder and special needs planning.
Shawn focuses on practical, trust-based estate planning designed to protect families, reduce risk, and simplify the future. His plans are clear, flexible, and built to adapt as laws change and life evolves.
Helping families use revocable and irrevocable trusts to avoid probate, maintain privacy, minimize tax burdens, and ensure assets are transferred smoothly and according to their wishes.
Ensuring trusted decision-makers are clearly identified and legally empowered, so families are protected during incapacity or after death.
Safeguarding homes, savings, and lifetime wealth from the high cost of long-term care, unexpected health care events, lawsuits, and unnecessary taxes.
Guiding families through both proactive planning and crisis situations to help preserve assets while qualifying for available benefits.
Helping business owners plan for continuity, transition, or sale while aligning family, tax, and legacy goals.
Assisting families, trustees, and fiduciaries in navigating the legal process efficiently and with as little stress as possible.
Shawn avoids legal jargon and “cookie-cutter” solutions. Instead, he focuses on solving real problems—protecting assets from loss, ensuring loved ones are cared for, minimizing delays and expenses, and providing clarity when it matters most.
Shawn’s professional background reflects a unique blend of technical training, advanced legal education, and a deep commitment to lifelong learning and community leadership.
Beyond his formal education and credentials, Shawn is deeply committed to educating seniors, families, and the professionals who serve them.
Shawn is a Sponsor of the Senior Learning Institute®, an organization dedicated to providing unbiased information and trusted resources for seniors and their advocates. The Senior Learning Institute helps older adults and their families make well-informed decisions while navigating age-related issues, offering independent senior advisor guidance without cost or obligation. Through free educational seminar series and reliable resources, the Institute empowers seniors and their loved ones with knowledge, clarity, and confidence.
Shawn is also the Founder of the Elder Community Resource Network (ECRN), created to improve the quality of guidance and care available to the elder community. ECRN connects financial, tax, banking, and legal professionals with a carefully vetted network of elder-focused service providers, including care managers, housing specialists, health professionals, and community advocates. The network hosts monthly networking meetings and educational panel discussions that promote collaboration, share best practices, and help ensure families receive ethical, coordinated, and compassionate support during life’s most challenging transitions.
These leadership roles reflect Shawn’s belief that effective planning extends beyond legal documents—it requires education, teamwork, accountability, and stewardship.
Outside of his practice, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife, Donna, traveling together, and making memories with their four children and seven grandchildren.
Start the Conversation
Planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming—and you don’t have to do it alone. Shawn invites you to contact The Estep Law Firm, LLC to schedule a consultation and begin building a plan that protects your family, preserves your lifestyle, and secures your legacy.
If you’re ready to plan ahead—or need immediate guidance—our Chesterfield-based team is here to help you take the next step.
